A rescue operation involving NDRF personnel and a sniffer dog continues in Bengaluru after an under-construction building collapsed at Babusapalya near Hennur, raising the death toll to five by Wednesday morning, October 23, 2024. Police reports confirm that 13 individuals have been rescued, while three are believed to be trapped under the debris of the six-storey building that collapsed on Tuesday at around 3:40 p.m. Among the deceased are Arman, 26, Tripal, 35, and Mohammad Sahil, 19, all from Bihar, along with Sathya Raju, 25, and Shankar. The construction site, covering approximately 2400 square feet, has been under scrutiny, with officials noting that some of the building’s floors were illegally constructed and used substandard materials. Rescue efforts, involving police, fire, and emergency services, are ongoing as they work tirelessly to uncover any remaining trapped individuals and clear debris. Further details are expected as the situation develops.
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