A three-storey building collapsed during basement excavation in Sohana area of ​​Mohali in Punjab. A gym was operating in this building and 15 people are feared trapped in the debris. As soon as the information was received, NDRF, police and fire department are engaged in relief work on the spot. SSP Deepak Pareek has assured investigation of the incident. At the same time, a seriously injured woman has been pulled out of the debris and a 20-year-old girl has died.

Mohali SSP Deepak Pareek says, the operation is going on. We have no idea how many people are trapped there. Teams of NDRF, police and fire department are on the spot. The reasons behind this accident will be investigated.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann posted on X and said, 'Sad news has been received about the collapse of a multi-storey building near Sohana in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Mohali. The entire administration and other rescue teams are deployed on the spot. I am in constant touch with the administration. 'He wrote in his post, 'We pray that there is no loss of life, we will also take action against the culprits.'

At the same time, SAS Nagar Police says that the rescue work is being monitored by DC and SSP @sasnagarpolice and it is going on in full swing. The district administration has sent a demand for NDRF with immediate effect. No stone will be left unturned to save precious lives.

Indian Army also involved in rescue operation

At the same time, the Indian Army has also joined the rescue operation in the Mohali accident. According to initial information, 15 people are trapped in the building that collapsed in Sector-77 of Mohali. A contingent of Indian Army with specialist engineering equipment has been deployed on the spot since 8.30 pm. Also, NDRF resources have also been deployed on the spot.

According to the administration, so far a seriously injured woman has been pulled out of the debris. The rescue operation is going on in full swing. A 20-year-old girl from Mohali has died. Mohali DC has confirmed the death.