Video shows moments before Mohali building collapse as rescue teams search for survivors

ndtv.com December 22, 2024, 11:01 AM UTC

A four-storey building in Mohali, Punjab, collapsed, resulting in at least two deaths. Rescue teams, including the Indian Army and National Disaster Response Force, are working to find others trapped under the rubble for over 17 hours. The victims have been identified as Drishti Verma and Abhishek. Verma was rescued but later died in the hospital, while Abhishek's body was recovered this morning. Authorities are investigating the collapse, which occurred during unauthorized excavation work nearby. A case has been filed against the building's owners for culpable homicide. Punjab's Chief Minister is overseeing the rescue efforts.


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