Ludhiana Multi-Storey Building Collapse Live Updates: 1 dead, 6 rescued as search for trapped workers continues

Ludhiana Factory Collapse Live Updates: 1 dead, 2 missing as rescue efforts continue

The rescue operation in Focal Point Phase 8 has been ongoing for over 20 hours after a dyeing unit collapsed, leaving one worker dead and two others missing. NDRF teams are actively searching for the missing workers.

On Sunday, rescue teams continued sifting through the debris in an effort to locate Bunty and Lallan Yadav, the two missing workers. Their family members have been at the site since Saturday night, anxiously awaiting updates. Meanwhile, another worker, who was critically injured, has been admitted to the hospital for treatment.

Ludhiana Multi-Storey Building Collapse Live: Rescue operation continues in Ludhiana's Focal-Point area where a multi-storey building had collapsed on Saturday.

Ludhiana Multi-Storey Building Collapse Live: 1 dead, several rescued as search continues

A multi-storey textile factory building collapsed in Ludhiana’s Focal Point area on Saturday evening, killing one worker and injuring several others. Six trapped workers were rescued by NDRF teams, with three in critical condition. Officials confirmed that one worker had been saved earlier and rushed to the hospital, while rescue operations continue to check for more trapped individuals. Eyewitnesses reported a loud noise before the structure gave way.

Ludhiana Multi-Storey Building Collapse Live: Rescue efforts intensify with round-the-clock operations

Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police, fire brigade, and municipal authorities are actively involved in rescue efforts. Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian and Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal are overseeing operations, prioritizing worker safety. Medical teams and ambulances have been stationed at the site, while additional fire safety and municipal staff have been deployed to assist in ongoing efforts.

Ludhiana Multi-Storey Building Collapse Live: Boiler blast and weak pillars suspected as cause

Officials suspect that weak structural pillars and a boiler explosion triggered the collapse. Sub-fire officer Aatish Rai cited worker statements indicating that construction activity inside may have weakened the building. DC Jorwal confirmed that 29 workers were present when the collapse occurred, with seven getting trapped. Minister Mundian has visited injured workers in the hospital and has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident. Survivors, including a relative of the factory owner, described moments of confusion and shock following the collapse.

Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case Live: DRI reveals Rs 4.8 crore duty evasion

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has disclosed that Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao attempted to evade Rs 4.8 crore in customs duty by illegally smuggling 14.2kg of gold from Dubai. The revelation was made in court as DRI sought her custody. Ranya, daughter of a senior Karnataka police officer and wife of an architect, was caught at Kempegowda International Airport on March 3 with gold worth Rs 12.5 crore, violating Section 135 of the Customs Act, 1962.

Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case Live: Legal experts dismiss possibility of release on duty payment

Legal experts and DRI officials have ruled out the possibility of Ranya Rao securing her release by simply paying the Rs 4.8 crore customs duty and penalty. Since the gold seized from her exceeded Rs 1 crore in value and the attempted duty evasion crossed Rs 30 lakh, her case falls under serious economic offenses. Authorities suspect her involvement in a larger gold smuggling syndicate, with sources stating that had she not been caught, the state exchequer would have suffered a nearly Rs 5 crore loss.

Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case Live: CBI launches probe, tracks insider links

The CBI has stepped in to investigate the gold smuggling racket linked to Ranya Rao, escalating the case. An FIR has been registered, though details remain undisclosed. The agency aims to uncover the network behind her, focusing on possible ties between government officials and smugglers.

Key questions include why Ranya evaded Customs scrutiny despite frequent travel, who authorized police protocol services for her, and whether any influential figure was in contact with her. Investigators will analyze her phone, laptops, travel history, and airport duty rosters to check for insider involvement. Police personnel who escorted her at the airport are also under scrutiny.

Telangana Tunnel Collapse Live Updates: Robots deployed as rescue efforts enters day 15

Rescue operations at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Domalapenta have entered the 15th day, with efforts ongoing to locate eight missing workers. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has warned of structural instability in the last 70 meters of the tunnel, following a roof collapse on February 22.

Due to the high-risk conditions, the state government has deployed robots to assist in the rescue. Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, after reviewing operations, instructed teams to begin robotic intervention immediately, stating that cutting-edge technology is being used to navigate the final stretch. The robots, equipped with high-resolution cameras, infrared sensors, and robotic arms, will assess the situation and aid in extraction.

Special Chief Secretary (Disaster Management) Arvind Kumar confirmed that the first phase of silt removal from the tunnel boring machine was completed on Friday, with excavation into the next layer set to begin on Sunday.