Two people lost their lives and 13 others suffered injuries after a building under construction collapsed in Kota’s Indravihar area on Sunday, according to officials.
Incident Overview
The structure collapsed completely from top to bottom at the construction site. Preliminary assessments indicate possible negligence in construction quality as a contributing factor.
Commissioner’s Update
Kota Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar Agrawal provided details to reporters, stating, “Two deaths have been reported. We have the information on 13 injured. Our information is that some new construction was underway and collapsed from top to bottom. It could be due to negligence related to the quality of construction. Some local residents report that drilling was underway and that there were complaints about it. Further technical investigations into the causes will be conducted, and the results will be shared.”
Leader’s Response
Lok Sabha Speaker and Kota MP Om Birla expressed profound grief over the incident. He remains in close coordination with district authorities and has ordered accelerated rescue and relief measures, along with immediate medical care for the injured.
In a social media post, Birla wrote, “The incident of the building collapse in Kota’s Indravihar is extremely heartbreaking. I am in constant touch with the district administration. I have directed the concerned officials, including the District Collector, to expedite relief and rescue operations. At the same time, I have also instructed them to ensure proper and prompt medical treatment for all the injured individuals in the accident. I pray to God for the swift recovery of all the injured and wish for strength and resilience to be granted to the affected families during this difficult time.”
Ongoing Rescue Efforts
Rescue operations continue at the site, with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and Fire Department actively deployed. Kota District Collector Piyush Samariya confirmed the involvement of these units in the response.
