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Dharwad building collapse: What we know so far

15 people have died so far in the building collapsed in Karnataka's Dharwad four days ago.
The ongoing repair work of columns at the basement area of the under-construction building in Dharwad is said to be a possible reason for its collapse. (Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
The ongoing repair work of columns at the basement area of the under-construction building in Dharwad is said to be a possible reason for its collapse. (Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
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In order to strengthen it from the base, the builder has been accused of digging the pits around the columns without taking any precautionary measures like jacking the beams. (Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
In order to strengthen it from the base, the builder has been accused of digging the pits around the columns without taking any precautionary measures like jacking the beams. (Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
A civil engineer who visited the accident spot said the pillar and slab concrete of the building have no adequate amount of jelly stone and the steel used was not as per the grade. “The jelly stones act as binding cement, sand and steel and give strength to concrete. Due to the lack of jelly stones, weakness might have developed in the pillars and resulting in the cracks,” he said. (Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
A civil engineer who visited the accident spot said the pillar and slab concrete of the building have no adequate amount of jelly stone and the steel used was not as per the grade. “The jelly stones act as binding cement, sand and steel and give strength to concrete. Due to the lack of jelly stones, weakness might have developed in the pillars and resulting in the cracks,” he said. (Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
The columns and pillars should be erected as per the designs and beams should be rightly placed. If they did not come up at the right areas, it causes danger for the building. (Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
The columns and pillars should be erected as per the designs and beams should be rightly placed. If they did not come up at the right areas, it causes danger for the building. (Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
On the inquiry over the tragedy, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said the district administration has already ordered for magisterial inquiry over the incident, but the government is also open for the higher level probe, if necessary. (Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
On the inquiry over the tragedy, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said the district administration has already ordered for magisterial inquiry over the incident, but the government is also open for the higher level probe, if necessary. (Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
The death toll had went up to 13 on Thursday, as rescue teams managed to pull out 61 from the debris. As per latest reports, 10 still are feared trapped under the rubbles.(Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
The death toll had went up to 13 on Thursday, as rescue teams managed to pull out 61 from the debris. As per latest reports, 10 still are feared trapped under the rubbles.(Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
Large numbers of residents from Dharwad joined the rescue teams on Wednesday night and helped to clear debris from the site. Many also provided food and water for the officers on duty throughout the night.(Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
Large numbers of residents from Dharwad joined the rescue teams on Wednesday night and helped to clear debris from the site. Many also provided food and water for the officers on duty throughout the night.(Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
The five accused have been booked under section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 337 (Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 338 (Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life) of the IPC. Police say that the accused have applied for anticipatory bail. (Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
The five accused have been booked under section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 337 (Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 338 (Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life) of the IPC. Police say that the accused have applied for anticipatory bail. (Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
Rescue operations are still on for the fourth day with three teams of the National Disaster Response Force on the ground along with state emergency response personnel. (Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
Rescue operations are still on for the fourth day with three teams of the National Disaster Response Force on the ground along with state emergency response personnel. (Photo | D Hemanth, EPS)
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