Karnataka: Three killed after part of roof collapses due to incessant rain

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ANI Ejipura (Karnataka) [India]
Last Updated : Oct 16 2017 | 9:32 AM IST

Three members of a family were killed after the roof of their residence collapsed because of incessant rain in the Gajendragarh area of Karnataka's Gadag district.

The deceased have been identified as Mehboobi (50) and her granddaughters Muskan and Naziya.

A case has been registered in the Gajendragarh Police Station in this regard.

In another incident, a portion of a residential building in the Ejipura area collapsed due to a cylinder blast. Several people are feared trapped under the debris.

Further details are awaited.

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First Published: Oct 16 2017 | 9:32 AM IST

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