November 9th 2025.
On a tragic Sunday in Bhubaneswar, the District Collector, Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde, took swift action after receiving news of a balcony collapse in an old apartment building in the city of Cuttack. Sadly, the incident resulted in the loss of three lives, including that of a child, and left three others injured. Shinde immediately ordered an inquiry into the matter and expressed his condolences for the victims.
In a statement to the media, Shinde informed that the injured individuals were receiving treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital, and their condition was reported as stable. He also mentioned that the government and district administration had provided compensation to the families of the victims. However, Shinde was determined to get to the root of the issue and ensure that such a tragedy does not occur again.
To investigate the incident thoroughly, Shinde appointed a four-member committee led by the additional commissioner of Cuttack Municipal Corporation. The committee was given 24 hours to submit a report on the matter. Shinde explained that the panel would look into allegations of the building being in an unsafe condition and possible violations of planning permissions. He emphasized that necessary action would be taken based on the findings of the report, which was expected to be submitted by Monday evening.
Shinde also mentioned that the district administration would take steps to vacate all unsafe buildings in the area, following proper procedures and guidelines set by the Supreme Court. A meeting of concerned department officers will be convened after the ongoing Bali Yatra festival to discuss the next course of action. In the meantime, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra assured that the state government is expediting the process to demolish unsafe government buildings. He stated that it is the responsibility of the Works Department to identify and demolish these buildings, while private unsafe buildings should be handled by their owners.
The incident has left the city in shock and mourning. The local authorities are working diligently to prevent such incidents in the future and ensure the safety of its citizens. The state government is also taking necessary measures to demolish unsafe buildings and protect the welfare of its people. May the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may such tragedies be avoided in the future.
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