Raigad building collapse: Death toll rises to 4; 17 still feared trapped

The death toll in the Raigad building collapse incident has gone up to four, while 17 people are still feared trapped in the debris, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) officials said on Tuesday.

Among the dead were three females and one male. A four-year-old boy was among those who were rescued till now, the NDRF added. "As per official status from collector's office, 17 more may be feared trapped. We will continue with the rescue operation till the last victim is evacuated," Alok Kumar, NDRF officer told ANI.

Three NDRF teams are at the site to carry out rescue operations. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had earlier directed the Director-General (DG), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to provide all possible assistance for rescue operations at the incident site.

"The collapse of a building in Raigad, Maharashtra is very tragic. Have spoken to DG NDRF to provide all possible assistance, teams are on the way and will be assisting with the rescue operations as soon as possible. Praying for everyone's safety," Amit Shah tweeted.

President Ram Nath Kovind has expressed his distress over the Raigad building collapse tragedy in Maharashtra. "The news of the building collapse at Mahad, Raigad in Maharashtra and loss of lives is distressing. My thoughts and prayers are with the accident victims," tweeted the President of India's official handle.

President Kovind wished for a speedy recovery of the injured. "I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured. Local authorities and NDRF teams are coordinating rescue and relief efforts," he said. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the building collapse and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

"Saddened by the building collapse in Mahad, Raigad in Maharashtra. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their dear ones. I pray that the injured recover soon. Local authorities and NDRF teams are at the site of the tragedy, providing all possible assistance," Prime Minister's Office (PMO) tweeted.

(ANI)

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