Rescue operations under way at silo collapse site in Chhattisgarh’s Mungeli

MUNGELI: Rescue operations continued at the site of the silo structure collapse at a smelting plant in Sargaon, Mungeli. Chattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao expressed his sorrow over the incident, calling it “very unfortunate”.

“This is a very unfortunate incident. This rescue operation continued for 36 hours…we could remove the silo structure after a lot of effort. Further rescue operations can be now done easily…”, the Deputy CM said while speaking to the media.

Further, the Deputy CM offered condolences to the bereaved families and assured them that the government would provide all necessary assistance. “Those family members who lost their loved ones, the government is with them and will do all the help possible…probe is under way, FIR has been registered, those who are found responsible, the strictest action will be taken against them…”, Sao added.

#WATCH | Chhattisgarh: Rescue operation continues at the spot where the silo structure of a smelting plant in Sargaon, Mungeli collapsed yesterday. pic.twitter.com/HmfGOVP7Zk

— ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2025

Rahul Deo, the Mungeli collector, said that removing the collapsed silo structure was a big challenge and the work to retrieve the bodies was still pending. Speaking to the media, Deo said, “Removing the silo structure was a big challenge for us…the work to retrieve the bodies is left now…very soon we will do this…we are trying to ensure that the bodies don’t get damaged further…so we are moving slowly…”

On January 10, a First Information Report was filed against the manager, in-charge and several others following the collapse. Additional Superintendent of Police (SP) Navneet Kaur Chhabra said that the FIR was lodged under sections 106 (1), 289 and 35 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

“An FIR has been registered under sections 106 (1), 289 and 35 of BNS at Sargaon police station. Action has been taken against manager Anil Prasad, in-charge Amit Kedia and other managers… Investigation is being done and further action will be taken based on that…”Chhabra.

According to officials, one injured labourer is undergoing treatment at the hospital and several others have been injured due to the incident. (ANI)