A portion of an under-c onstruction Information Technology Park building at Whitefield collapsed on Sunday, inju ring six workers.
Around 6 a.m., the first floor of the building — which was to have three storeys — collapsed at the Export Promotion Industrial Park near Kundalahalli. Of the 25 labourers on the site, six sustained injuries and were rescued by the police and personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services. Officials said the labourers suffered “minor injuries” and were out of danger.
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike officials who visited the spot said the fault was with ‘centering’ — a framework of steel pipes erected between the first and second floor that allows workers to pour concrete for the roof, pillars and walls.
“We have sent a notice to the builder. Our inspection has shown that it is a technical violation during construction. There are no violations of the building sanction plans,” said Venkatachalapathy, Joint Commissioner (Mahadevapura Zone).
Whitefield police have booked a case against the builder under sections of criminal negligence.
