Cops among 35 injured as under-construction dome caves in

Image
Press Trust of India Raipur
Last Updated : May 08 2015 | 7:02 PM IST
At least 35 people, most of them police personnel, were injured when a portion of a dome being constructed for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public meeting tomorrow, collapsed following a severe storm and mild showers in Naya Raipur today, police said.
"The incident took place this evening at the newly-built Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) when final touches were being given to the dome and the stage," Inspector General of Police, Raipur Range, GP Singh told PTI.
The IIIT building in Naya Raipur will be inaugurated by Modi on Saturday, where he will also address a public gathering.
"While the work of the dome was underway, suddenly weather changed and a severe storm hit the place damaging a portion of the dome which fell on the police personnel and workers, who were present there," the IG said.
About 35 persons, most of them policemen, were trapped under the dome and injured. Four of them sustained serious injuries, Singh added.
The injured were rushed to different hospitals of the capital, including Ramkrishna Care, NHMMI and Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Hospital, Singh added.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh immediately convened a meeting of senior officials to take stock of the situation in this regard, he said.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: May 08 2015 | 7:02 PM IST

Next Story