Chadoora, April 2, KNT: A 60-year-old man lost his life while another sustained serious injuries after a concrete slab collapsed during the dismantling of a dilapidated house in the Devbagh area of Chadoora in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday.
Official sources said the incident occurred when two individuals were engaged in manually dismantling an old residential structure. During the process, a slab gave way unexpectedly, trapping both men underneath the debris.
The deceased was identified as Abdul Salam, 60, son of Ghulam Muhammad. He died on the spot due to the impact of the collapsing structure. Another individual, identified as Nazir Ahmed Ganaie, also son of Ghulam Muhammad, sustained critical injuries in the incident.
Police officials confirmed that soon after the collapse, locals rushed to the site and shifted the injured to Sub-District Hospital Chadoora for immediate medical attention. Considering the severity of his injuries, doctors referred him to Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar for specialized treatment.
Authorities have taken cognizance of the incident. Preliminary assessment suggests structural instability of the old building may have led to the sudden collapse. Further proceedings are underway. [KNT]
