HAJIN: At least thirteen people were injured on Wednesday after the ceiling of a two-storey house collapsed in Chandergira village of Hajin in Bandipora district, where they had assembled to offer condolences.
Officials said the incident occurred when people, including women, had gathered at the house of a former Fire and Emergency Services employee, Gh. Mohammad Dar, to mourn his death. “As more people poured in, a portion of the ceiling collapsed, leading to injuries to at least 13 people, including seven women,” they added.
Locals rushed to the spot and, with the help of neighbours, pulled the injured out from under the debris. They were immediately shifted to CHC Hajin for treatment.
One of the injured women told Kashmir Reader that they were sitting together in the room when the ceiling suddenly collapsed on them. “After that, I don’t remember anything as I lost consciousness,” she said.
The injured were identified as Sara Begum, Meema Begum, Shugufta Begum, Raja Begum, Haleema Begum, Sarwa Begum, Bilquesa Bano and Raja Bano, all residents of Chandergira village.
Officials said a preliminary investigation suggests that the structure was weak, which led to the collapse.
Doctors at CHC Hajin said all the injured are in stable condition. However, as a precautionary measure, three of them were referred to JVC Hospital for specialised treatment.