Bhadrachalam building collapse: Worker rescued by NDRF dies at hospital

A worker Ch Kameshwar Rao was spotted by the rescue team on the ground floor and he was brought out from the debris at around 2.30 am and was immediately rushed to Government Area Hospital, where he died while being treated

Kothagudem: A worker rescued by NDRF personnel from an under construction building that caved in during afternoon hours on Wednesday at Bhadrachalam died while being treated at hospital.

The ground plus five storied building at Super Bazaar Centre had collapsed due to alleged structural fault and two persons were feared trapped under the debris. The NDRF and fire department launched immediate relief operations to rescue the trapped workers.

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A worker Ch Kameshwar Rao was spotted by the rescue team on the ground floor and he was brought out from the debris at around 2.30 am and was immediately rushed to Government Area Hospital, where he died while being treated.

His death has sparked protests by his family members, who resorted to heated arguments with police personnel and officials. They obstructed district Collector Jitesh V Patil’s official vehicle from moving ahead demanding justice to the family of the deceased worker.

The rescue operations were going on to save another worker P Ravinder who was said to be trapped under the debris. Collector Patil, Superintendent of Police B Rohith Raju and other senior officials camped at Bhadrachalam town to monitor rescue operations.

The collapsed building was owned by an individual Shaik Moulana alias Sripathi who runs a trust and built a temple on the ground floor a few years ago. He was said to have obtained permission for constructing two floors but erected a five storied structure. He surrendered to the police after the incident.