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Wall Collapse at Rajasthan Construction Site Kills Three Workers

Investigators are examining whether construction lapses contributed to the new wall’s failure

Overview

  • Three workers were killed and five others injured when a newly built wall at an under-construction home collapsed around 12:15 p.m. on August 4 in Bharja village, Sirohi district, Rajasthan.
  • Police teams from Rohida and Swarupganj, aided by villagers and emergency responders, pulled eight workers from the rubble and rushed them to Abu Road Hospital.
  • The deceased were identified as Pipli alias Deepali, Kali, and 18-year-old Dinesh who succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.
  • Authorities have registered a case and opened an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse.
  • Local administration has pledged compensation for victims’ families while residents demand improved safety protocols at construction sites.