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Building Collapse in Dhulkot Village Claims Lives and Triggers Large-Scale Rescue
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Core Event
On September 27 2026, a three-storey building under construction collapsed in Dhulkot village, near Ambala City in Haryana. The failure occurred while workers were casting the concrete slab (lintel) for the roof on the first floor. Local residents rushed to the site and began rescue attempts before police and emergency services arrived.
Data & Statistics
- Fatalities: Reports differ. *IndiaToday* reported six deaths, while the *Hindu*, *Indian Express*, *ThePrint*, and *Economic Times* cited four deaths confirmed by the police.
- Injured: The number of injured labourers is consistently reported as more than ten; *Economic Times* and *ThePrint* specified ten ground-level workers and 15 workers above, while *Indian Express* noted nine injuries.
- Rescued/Trapped: Police said two to three people were located under the debris and rescue efforts continued. *IndiaToday* initially estimated 15–20 potentially trapped persons, later confirming 13 rescued.
Official Statements & Responses
- Ajit Singh Shekhawat, Superintendent of Police, Ambala, emphasized that the rescue operation was the immediate priority and that an investigation would determine whether the construction was unauthorized or negligent. He added that records from the Ambala Municipal Corporation would be examined once rescue work concluded.
- Renu Beri, Ambala Civil Surgeon, confirmed that the injured were taken to Ambala Civil Hospital, where medical care was provided and patients were discharged after first-aid treatment.
- Dr Rohit, Medical Officer at the civil hospital, detailed the hospital intake: “We received information about the incident around 4 pm. Initially, 13 patients were brought to the hospital, out of which four were declared brought dead. Two of them later died. The remaining patients had injuries that were not severe, and necessary investigations were conducted. Their treatment is currently underway.” “We received information about the incident around 4 pm. Initially, 13 patients were brought to the hospital, out of which four were declared brought dead. Two of them later died. The remaining patients had injuries that were not severe, and necessary investigations were conducted. Their treatment is currently underway.” — Medical Officer Dr Rohit
Verbatim Quotes
- “Our immediate priority right now is the rescue work. If any negligence is found in this matter, legal action will be taken,” “Our immediate priority right now is the rescue work. If any negligence is found in this matter, legal action will be taken,” — Ajit Singh Shekhawat
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Death toll: *IndiaToday* reported six fatalities, whereas *The Hindu*, *Indian Express*, *ThePrint*, and *Economic Times* each reported four deaths confirmed by police. No definitive official update reconciled the differing counts.
- Injury count: Sources agree that more than ten workers were injured, but exact figures vary between nine and ten (Economic Times, ThePrint).
- Number trapped: Initial estimates of 15–20 potentially trapped persons contrast with later police statements locating two to three individuals. The final count of survivors or missing persons remains unconfirmed.
What's Next
Police have pledged to obtain construction permission records from the Ambala Municipal Corporation to assess legality and possible negligence. Legal action will be considered if violations are identified. Rescue teams continue to search the debris for any remaining victims.