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Kolkata: Four-Storey Building Tilts After Ground Floor Collapse in Baghajatin; Substandard Construction Suspected

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: January 14, 2025 17:32 IST

In a shocking incident, a significant part of the ground floor of a four-storey building near Anirban Sangha in ...

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In a shocking incident, a significant part of the ground floor of a four-storey building near Anirban Sangha in Vidyasagar Colony, Baghajatin, Kolkata, collapsed, leaving the structure precariously tilted. The mishap has raised alarms about the quality of construction materials used, as initial investigations suggest the use of substandard materials in the building's frame.

Local authorities rushed to the site to secure the area and prevent further damage. No casualties have been reported so far, but residents have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. Experts are conducting a thorough inspection to assess the building's stability and identify the exact cause of the collapse.

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