Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Building Ceiling Collapses in Kolkata's Park Circus
In Kolkata, a part of a very old and damaged building's roof fell down early in the morning.
Five people were sleeping there, and three of them got hurt.
One elderly woman sadly died, another person had a broken leg, and a child had injuries to their face.
The people living in the building had asked the owner many times to fix it, but nothing was done.
The city officials are now checking the situation and might look at the building to see if it's safe.
A portion of a dilapidated building's ceiling collapsed in Kolkata's Park Circus area.
One elderly woman was killed and two others, including a child, were injured.
The incident occurred between 3 and 3:30 AM while five people were sleeping.
Residents had repeatedly requested the owner to repair the severely dilapidated structure.
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation is monitoring the situation and may conduct an inspection.
- Who
- Residents of a dilapidated building, including an elderly woman and a child
- What
- Building ceiling collapse
- When
- Between 3 and 3:30 AM on Monday
- Where
- Park Circus area, Kolkata
- Why
- Building was in a severely dilapidated condition
- Location
- Park Circus, Kolkata
- Time of Incident
- Between 3 and 3:30 AM
- Casualties
- 1 killed, 2 injured
- Injuries
- Leg fracture, nose and mouth injuries
- Building Condition
- Severely dilapidated
- Resident Complaints
- Repeated requests for repairs
- Authorities' Response
- Monitoring situation, potential inspection