CM Jairam Thakur visits building collapse site in HP's Solan

Solan (Himachal Pradesh), July 15 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur visited the building collapse site in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district today. The incident took place around 4:00 pm near the Kumarhatti-Nahan highway on Sunday. Around 17 Army personnel and 11 civilians have been rescued so far. Six Army and one civilian casualties were reported and seven Army personnel are still feared trapped. While speaking to media, CM Jairam Thakur said, "It is very unfortunate. Rescue operation was started immediately. Orders have been given to investigate the cause of the collapse. As per the information received till now, the building structure was not as per specifications." Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner of Solan KC Chaman said, "Around 17 Army personnel and 11 civilians have been rescued so far. Six Army and one civilian casualties reported, seven Army personnel are still feared trapped. Search and rescue operation is to be completed by today afternoon."