A significant disaster was narrowly avoided in Bokaro late Saturday night when a section of a four-story building collapsed. The incident occurred in the Sector 1B HSCL Colony within the City Police Station’s jurisdiction. The rear portion of the building unexpectedly gave way, causing panic among residents and locals. Fortunately, all families inside the structure managed to evacuate safely before the collapse. The affected building is located between house numbers 351 and 366 in Sector 1B. Residents reported hearing a loud noise as the old and dilapidated building’s rear section crumbled. The sound alerted neighbors, who rushed out of their homes, leading to a large crowd gathering at the scene. Authorities, including the City Police, Municipal Corporation, and Civil Defense, were promptly on-site. The area has been cordoned off for safety, and adjacent buildings have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. Several families were forced to spend the night in an open field, their belongings buried under the rubble. Relief operations and debris removal have commenced under the administration’s supervision. Local Member of Parliament Dhullu Mahto visited the site, met with affected families, and urged the administration to provide temporary shelter at the Town Hall for those displaced. He highlighted previous communications regarding the colony’s deteriorating condition that went unaddressed by management. Initial investigations suggest structural weaknesses and dampness in the walls as probable causes for the collapse.
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