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Mother, 6-Year-Old Son Die as Rooftop Water Tank Collapses in Telangana

Police have opened an investigation into the late-night collapse in Nalgonda district.

Overview

  • Police said the collapse occurred late Saturday in Peddakaparthy village of Chityala mandal, Nalgonda district.
  • The deceased were identified as P. Nagamani, 32, and her son, Vamshi Krishna.
  • Two others were injured and taken to a hospital, and the bodies were sent for autopsy.
  • The family had stayed overnight to prepare for a hotel inauguration planned for Sunday.
  • Initial reports point to a temporary tank on a corrugated-sheet roof overloading the structure, and a case has been registered.