National Times Bureau :- A 100-year-old abandoned building collapsed late at night in the Suniare Wala Khoo area of Amritsar, narrowly avoiding what could have been a major tragedy. The structure, which had been lying vacant for the past 15 years, crumbled suddenly, but no casualties were reported.
Local residents voiced strong resentment, stating that if the incident had occurred during the day, it could have resulted in significant loss of life, as two schools and a government hospital are located in close proximity, where heavy public movement is common.
According to the building owner, an ongoing property dispute had prevented any repair or maintenance work. Residents, however, claimed they had recently written to the Amritsar Commissioner alerting authorities about the building’s deteriorating condition, but no action was taken.
CCTV footage of the collapse has since surfaced, clearly showing the sudden fall of the old structure. Residents are now demanding immediate action against those responsible and urging the administration to take strict preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.
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