Modinagar Horror: Workers Feared Trapped After Lintel Collapse
Several workers are feared trapped after a lintel collapse in Modinagar's Sikri village. Rescue operations are underway in Ghaziabad.
Panic gripped Sikri village in the Modinagar area of Ghaziabad on Saturday after a construction accident left several laborers fighting for their lives. A lintel collapsed during the laying process, burying workers beneath the debris and sparking an urgent rescue mission.
Rescue Operations Underway
The scale of the tragedy is still being assessed, but officials have confirmed that the situation is critical. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Surendra Nath Tiwari, approximately 5 to 8 workers are feared to be trapped under the fallen structure.
Emergency teams have rushed to the site in Sikri village to carry out rescue operations. Efforts are currently focused on clearing the rubble to reach those trapped, though further details regarding the condition of the workers are still awaited.
Separate Incident: Blast at Vasundhara Police Outpost
While Modinagar deals with the construction disaster, another unsettling event unfolded in the Indirapuram area of Ghaziabad. On Friday night, an alleged explosion occurred inside the Vasundhara police outpost, causing significant damage to the facility.
The Aftermath of the Blast
The blast, which took place around 9 pm on Friday, shattered the glass panes of two windows and left a visible crack in the structure. While no police personnel were injured, a delivery boy was struck by flying glass shards. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and has since been reported as completely healthy.
Investigation into 'Tehreek-e-Mujahideen' Claims
DCP Rizul Kumar provided updates on the investigation, stating that preliminary searches of the scene have yielded no evidence of gunpowder, chemical residue, or other explosive materials.
However, the incident has taken a serious turn following reports of social media posts. A group calling itself "Tehreek-e-Mujahideen" has allegedly claimed responsibility for the explosion. DCP Kumar confirmed that police are currently investigating these claims to determine the true nature of the blast.