Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over a building collapse in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and pledged financial support for the affected victims. The collapse, which occurred in the Phaphamau area, resulted in the death of four workers and injuries to several others. Rescue operations are currently underway, with 16 individuals already rescued from the debris by teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).
The Prime Minister’s Office shared that PM Modi extended condolences to the families of the victims and announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the families of the deceased. Additionally, Rs 50,000 will be provided to each injured individual. The incident, suspected to be caused by structural negligence, led to the sudden collapse of a private cold storage facility in Chandapur village on the Prayagraj-Lucknow highway.
Authorities confirmed four fatalities and multiple injuries, with some individuals in critical condition. The injured were swiftly taken to Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital for treatment. The cold storage facility, reportedly owned by local businessman Ansar Ahmad, is currently under investigation for possible structural faults. Traffic disruptions on the highway have occurred due to the incident, prompting a detailed inquiry into the cause of the tragedy.
Rescue efforts, involving JCB machines to clear debris, continued late into the evening under the supervision of Prayagraj District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma and senior police officials. The administration assured that all necessary measures are being taken to rescue any remaining trapped individuals and has promised strict action against those accountable for the collapse.
