A seven-storey building under construction collapsed in Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on Saturday afternoon, killing two workers. Rescue teams recovered the bodies of Umesh Kare (34) and Mopath (42), both tile workers from Madhya Pradesh, from the debris.
The building, reportedly being constructed on a small plot near a drain, collapsed suddenly at around 1 pm. The debris also fell onto a neighbouring apartment, damaging part of the building and injuring two elderly residents. Students staying at a nearby hostel also rushed out in fear.
Police, fire services, SDRF and GHMC teams immediately launched rescue operations after receiving information that more people could be trapped under the rubble. Local residents have raised concerns that the building may have been constructed without proper permissions and allegedly in violation of GHMC rules. They also questioned the quality and speed of the construction. These allegations have not yet been officially confirmed.
Police are reportedly searching for the builder, identified as Sajid, as part of the investigation. Officials are examining the cause of the collapse and whether any construction rules were violated.
