Overview

• A section of the roof at the government school in Ranchi’s Piska More area collapsed on July 18, killing an elderly person who was sleeping in a verandah.
• Local officers said another individual remains unaccounted for beneath the rubble as rescue teams continue their efforts.
• Sudkhdeo Nagar police have launched an inquiry into potential maintenance lapses and structural weaknesses at the decades-old building.
• Emergency responders are coordinating with local officials to stabilize the site and prevent further collapses.
• The incident highlights the strain on public infrastructure during Jharkhand’s peak monsoon season after days of heavy downpours.