Sat Dec 21 14:26:17 UTC 2024: ## Building Collapse in Mohali, Punjab: Rescue Operation Underway
**Mohali, Punjab –** A multi-story building collapsed in Sohana village, Mohali district, Punjab, on Saturday, triggering a large-scale rescue operation. Authorities fear people may be trapped under the rubble.
The incident prompted an immediate response from local and national teams. Two excavators, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and the fire brigade are working to clear the debris and locate any survivors. Lighting has been set up to assist the nighttime rescue efforts.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann confirmed the collapse on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the entire administration is involved in the rescue operation. He expressed hope for minimal loss of life and vowed to take action against those responsible. He appealed for public cooperation.
While the exact number of people trapped remains unknown, police and rescue workers are working diligently to clear the debris. Preliminary investigations suggest the collapse may be linked to basement excavation work nearby.
Several local officials, including Senior Superintendent of Police Deepak Pareek, Anandpur Sahib MP Malvinder Singh Kang, and Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh, have visited the site to oversee the rescue operation. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud noise at the time of the collapse. The rescue operation is ongoing.
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