VSK TN
Prime Sristi is constructing a twin tower project ‘Trust
Heights’ in Mugalivakkam, which collapsed due to heavy rains on 28th
June 2014, Saturday.
Heights’ in Mugalivakkam, which collapsed due to heavy rains on 28th
June 2014, Saturday.
Karyakarthas reached the accident
spot within an hour. Understanding the seriousness of situation, swayamsevaks
from different areas were called for rescue operation. Soon after, CMRL-
L&T, AFCONS workers and engineers arrived at the place with rescue
equipment, the karyakarthas started the rescue work at 8:00 pm. NDRF reached at the accident site at 9:30 pm.
spot within an hour. Understanding the seriousness of situation, swayamsevaks
from different areas were called for rescue operation. Soon after, CMRL-
L&T, AFCONS workers and engineers arrived at the place with rescue
equipment, the karyakarthas started the rescue work at 8:00 pm. NDRF reached at the accident site at 9:30 pm.
Karyakarthas headed by Sri Sudharshan, Jilla Sampark pramuk
along with Sri Vishnu Shankar Porur Nagar karyavah were split into four groups;
the first group cleared the path for rescue vehicles like crane proclainer etc,
the second group concentrated on immediate rescue of live victims who were
trapped under the collapsed building. The third group provided hospitality for
the rescuers and prevented public from the reaching the accident site. The
fourth group co-ordinated the entire work and recorded the happenings of the
rescue operation. A group of swayamsevaks from Kottivakkam supplied food
and snacks to the rescuers. Ladies supplied water to them.
along with Sri Vishnu Shankar Porur Nagar karyavah were split into four groups;
the first group cleared the path for rescue vehicles like crane proclainer etc,
the second group concentrated on immediate rescue of live victims who were
trapped under the collapsed building. The third group provided hospitality for
the rescuers and prevented public from the reaching the accident site. The
fourth group co-ordinated the entire work and recorded the happenings of the
rescue operation. A group of swayamsevaks from Kottivakkam supplied food
and snacks to the rescuers. Ladies supplied water to them.
Rescuers, CMRL Engineers, Fire and rescue forces and
karyakarthas worked together and started the rescue operations. They started
the rescue operations at four different points in the accident area.
karyakarthas worked together and started the rescue operations. They started
the rescue operations at four different points in the accident area.
About 50 swayamsevaks were involved in the rescue operations
in which ten persons were rescued alive and 14 dead bodies were recovered
immediately. Due to complications in reaching the shattered bodies, few dead
bodies were not recovered immediately. Later, they were recovered using
concrete drillers and cutters.
Three victims were identified by our karyakarthas by their
vocal echoes. While rescuing them around 10 dead bodies were found at
unreachable places. Three live victims were rescued with the help of CMRL
Engineers, fire and rescue officers.
Due to lack of co-ordination from NDRF and other government
forces, the rescue operations were delayed. However, swayamsevaks, CMRL Workers
and Fire & rescue officers continued their rescue operations till 5:50 am. NDRF resumed their operation at 5:00 am. The police higher officials arrived at 5:50 am
and ordered karyakarthas to stop their rescue operation and further added that
they will continue the rescue work on their own. Immediately, karyakarthas
handed over the work and left the place. Hearing this, CMRL withdrew their
equipment and refused to work without karyakarthas. Later, on persuasion,
they resumed to work.
forces, the rescue operations were delayed. However, swayamsevaks, CMRL Workers
and Fire & rescue officers continued their rescue operations till 5:50 am. NDRF resumed their operation at 5:00 am. The police higher officials arrived at 5:50 am
and ordered karyakarthas to stop their rescue operation and further added that
they will continue the rescue work on their own. Immediately, karyakarthas
handed over the work and left the place. Hearing this, CMRL withdrew their
equipment and refused to work without karyakarthas. Later, on persuasion,
they resumed to work.
Karyakarthas appealed the collector of Kancheepuram, who
inspected the accident site to recover the entry register from the office to
know the approximate number of victims trapped in the collapsed building and to
accelerate the rescue operations. Karyakarthas further, submitted their
information/report to the Nellore and Srikakulam collector on the work done by
them during rescue operation. Local police Assistant Commissioner praised
the work of swayamsevaks. Local public also participated in the relief
operation.
inspected the accident site to recover the entry register from the office to
know the approximate number of victims trapped in the collapsed building and to
accelerate the rescue operations. Karyakarthas further, submitted their
information/report to the Nellore and Srikakulam collector on the work done by
them during rescue operation. Local police Assistant Commissioner praised
the work of swayamsevaks. Local public also participated in the relief
operation.
Altogether 12 live victims were rescued and around 22 dead
bodies were recovered. Around ten dead bodies were found in different places
where immediate recovery was not possible.
bodies were recovered. Around ten dead bodies were found in different places
where immediate recovery was not possible.
Karyakarthas have identified a site where 14 members at
ground floor based on the information given by the victims’ relations and
reported the same to rescue Co-ordinator.
ground floor based on the information given by the victims’ relations and
reported the same to rescue Co-ordinator.
According to a local resident’s statement there were around
150 workers inside the building before the disaster. A relative of victim
claims that there are 6 of his family members trapped inside the collapsed
building. Similarly, another worker appealed that his wife and son are stuck
under the debris. However there is no clarity of the number of people trapped.
150 workers inside the building before the disaster. A relative of victim
claims that there are 6 of his family members trapped inside the collapsed
building. Similarly, another worker appealed that his wife and son are stuck
under the debris. However there is no clarity of the number of people trapped.
The Death toll may rise to a higher number when the rescue
operation reaches the ground floor.
operation reaches the ground floor.
