Mumbai: In Maharashtra, a five storey building in Kajalpuri locality of Mahad in Raigad district collapsed last evening.
Around 70-80 people are feared to be trapped under the debris. Twenty two people have been rescued from the debris.
Around 50 families have been residing in the building which is said to have been built a decade ago.
Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the collapse of a building in Raigad, Maharashtra is very tragic. Mr Shah spoke to the Director General of National Disaster Response Force, NDRF to provide all possible assistance. In a tweet, he said, the teams are on the way and will be assisting with the rescue operations as soon as possible. He prayed for everyone’s safety.
President Ram Nath Kovind has expressed grief at the loss of life due to the building collapse at Mahad, Raigad in Maharashtra. In a tweet, the President said his thoughts and prayers are with the affected and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has expressed pain at the building collapse in Raigad, Maharashtra. In a tweet, Mr Naidu offered condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed sadness at the building collapse in Mahad, Raigad in Maharashtra.
In a tweet, Mr Modi said his thoughts are with the families of those who lost their dear ones. He said local authorities and NDRF teams are at the site of the tragedy to provide all possible assistance. He prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
