Jammu Tawi, Sept 1: A double storey under-construction building at Janipur road opposite the offices of Sub -Registrars, Registration (JDA complex) collapsed in Jammu on Thursday. However, there was casualty reported, the officials said.
A police officer said that one Vishal Sharma of Roopnagar had some two weeks ago lifted a structure using hydraulic lifts (jacks) and made it a 2-floor building. However the “unstable” building collapsed.
Deputy Commissioner Jammu told agencies at around 6 PM, the building suddenly collapsed and its debris fell towards the roadside, thereby blocking it.
The administration swung has started a rescue operation. “Civil administration, Police, SDRF, Jammu municipal corporation, civil defence, corporators of w.no.35,36 & 37 reached there and coordinated rescue operations,” the DC said, adding, “Some electric poles on the road near the spot also collapsed, disrupting power supply.”
After a hectic rescue operation of more than 3 hours, the DC said, 90% debris has been cleared. The road is being opened shortly after calling off the rescue operation, the DC added.
