Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Cuttack Collector Orders Probe Into Balcony Collapse, Inquiries into Unsafe Buildings
In Cuttack, India, a balcony from an old apartment building fell down, hurting three people and sadly killing three others, including a child.
The head of the district, the Collector, has ordered a special team to figure out why this happened.
They will look into whether the building was unsafe or if rules were broken.
This team has to finish its work very quickly, within a day.
The Collector also said they will make sure to check and fix or take down other old, unsafe buildings in the city.
The government is also planning to remove unsafe government buildings across the state.
Cuttack District Collector ordered an inquiry into the collapse of an old apartment building's balcony.
Three people, including a child, were killed, and three others were injured in the incident.
A four-member committee will investigate the collapse, looking into potential unsafe conditions and planning permission violations.
The committee is expected to submit its report within 24 hours, by Monday evening.
The district administration plans to address and vacate unsafe buildings following due procedure and Supreme Court guidelines.
- Who
- Cuttack District Collector Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde ordered an inquiry. Three people, including a child, were killed, and three others were injured.
- What
- A balcony of an old apartment building collapsed. An inquiry has been ordered into the incident and the condition of unsafe buildings.
- When
- The collapse occurred on Saturday evening (implied). The inquiry was ordered on Sunday.
- Where
- Cuttack city
- Why
- The collapse is being investigated to determine if it was an accident or due to violation of norms concerning unsafe buildings. Allegations of unsafe condition and planning permission violations have been made.
Allegations and Demands
Official Response and Actions
Cause of Collapse and Building Safety
Allegations and Demands
Locals allege the building was in an unsafe condition and that planning permission was violated. There are concerns about potential negligence regarding unsafe buildings.
Official Response and Actions
The Cuttack District Collector has ordered a four-member committee to investigate whether the collapse was an accident or due to violation of norms for unsafe buildings. The government is expediting the demolition of unsafe buildings, both government and private.
Compensation and Future Actions
Allegations and Demands
The previous summary indicated demands for higher compensation.
Official Response and Actions
The district administration has provided compensation to victims. The Collector stated that necessary action will be taken based on the investigation report, and steps will be taken to vacate all unsafe buildings. A meeting will be convened after the Bali Yatra festival to finalize further action.
- Location
- Cuttack city
- Date of Incident
- Saturday evening (Implied from previous summary, though not explicitly stated in this article)
- Date of Report
- Sunday
- Fatalities
- 3 (including a child)
- Injuries
- 3 (under treatment, stable condition)
- Investigation Committee
- Four-member committee led by Additional Commissioner of Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC)
- Investigation Deadline
- Within 24 hours (Report by Monday evening)
