Greater Noida building collapse LIVE: 3 dead, 2 rescued alive; 35 feared trapped

Greater Noida building collapse LIVE: At least a dozen people are feared trapped under the debris of a six-storey under-construction building that collapsed in Greater Noida's Shah Beri village on Tuesday night, police said.

The name of the builder is Gangasaran. When questioned in the police custody, he laughed, saying that he is not at fault. (ABP Live)

New Delhi: Two under-construction buildings collapsed in Greater Noida's Shah Beri village on Tuesday night. As per the report, three dead bodies have been recovered till now, while two people have been rescued alive. Several people are still feared trapped under the debris. Four National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed for the rescue operations. It has been learned that around 30 to 35 people are buried under the debris of the collapsed illegal buildings in Greater Noida. The NDRF team said that there is less hope of survival of people trapped under debris. According to the local people, there were about 10-12 families living in the buildings which was completely constructed, while the other building was under construction, in which the workers were working. Till last night, the NDRF retrieved two male dead bodies from the debris. The area falls under Bisrakh police station limits in Greater Noida.

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• ALSO READ |  Five Things To Know About Greater Noida Building Collapse Which Killed Three • The name of the builder is Gangasharan. When questioned in the police custody, he laughed, saying that he is not at fault. • The builder who was arrested with his two associates in connection with the building collapse in Greater Noida 's Shah Beri village has denied the allegation and said it was not his fault. In a shocking gesture, the arrested builder SMILED and said, 'Hamari Galti Nahi Hai'. Watch Video- • Watch Video: Residents claim ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION was underway openly in Shah Beri area- • Drills are being used to remove metal rods to reach those trapped under the debris and a dog squad has also been pressed into service, reported PTI. • Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Arun Kumar Singh was quoted as saying that those involved in the rescue operations were facing difficulties because of the narrow lanes in the area and a huge crowd that had gathered there. • Two teams of the NDRF were assisting the police personnel and fire-fighters in the ongoing rescue operations, the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Arun Kumar Singh said. • The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams informed that the rescue operation is underway.

#NOIDA Building Collapsed #NDRF Teams are on the spot. So far 3 dead bodies have retrived. Ops Continue.

— NDRF (@NDRFHQ) July 18, 2018

• A local named S Dubey was quoted by ANI as saying that they had approached the local administration to raise the issue but nothing concrete was done. "Had approached local administation but no action was taken.We met MLA Tejpal Nagar who wrote to them to take action but nothing was done. Had also met DM&SSP but to no avail. All construction here is illegal, neither builder nor govt or authority looks after it," Dubey said.

Had approached local admn but no action was taken.We met MLA Tejpal Nagar who wrote to them to take action but nothing was done.Had also met DM&SSP but to no avail.All construction here is illegal, neither builder nor govt or authority looks after it: S Dubey, local #GreaterNoida pic.twitter.com/UwgBImZBAh

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 18, 2018

• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate and the police to monitor relief and rescue activities along with the NDRF team, reported PTI. • As per the report by ANI, three people, who were arrested in connection with the building collapse in GreaterNoida 's Shah Beri village, have been identified as a builder and his two associates. • Initial information suggests that the buildings were illegally constructed right under the nose of district administration and Greater Noida authority. • Local MP Mahesh Sharma tweeted that he has ordered a probe into the incident. Sharma informed that all machineries are in place to rescue people who are trapped inside the debris of the building

मध्य रात्रि में जैसे ही #GreaterNoida के शाहबेरी में बिल्डिंग्स गिरने से हुई दुखद दुर्घटना की जानकारी मिली, घटना स्थल पर पहुँच कर स्थिति की जानकारी ली| प्रशासन और राहत एवं बचाव कार्य की टोलियां भी मौके पर मौजूद रहीं| 1/2

— Dr. Mahesh Sharma (@dr_maheshsharma) July 18, 2018

• The team of NDRF and ITBP are engaged in the rescue work. However, narrow streets on the site are creating trouble for the team in providing relief and rescuing the trapped people • Latest visuals from the spot where buildings collapsed in Shah Beri village. Search and rescue operation is underway

#UPDATE Building collapse in #GreaterNoida's Shah Beri village: Search and rescue operation is underway. 4 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are present at the spot. Three bodies have been recovered so far. pic.twitter.com/eyeBPWxMCl

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 18, 2018

• It is also claimed that complaint regarding the illegal construction was made earlier • The three arrested in connection with the incident are the builder and his two associates. 4 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are present at the spot • Take a look at the latest visuals from Greater Noida's Shah Beri village where two buildings collapsed last night

Latest visuals from Greater Noida's Shah Beri village where two buildings collapsed last night. Three bodies have been recovered so far. Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident. Search and rescue operation is underway. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/CGMLUIgcdD

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 18, 2018

• It has been reported that the private builders have made the buildings on the land that they had acquired from farmers to earn profits. The materials used in the building the flats in this area have been poor in quality • SEE PICS| Take a look at the tragic incident of buildings collapse in Greater Noida here. • Noida Authority had banned construction work in the area. Despite the ban, a large number of illegal constructions were being done in the area • Greater Noida's Shah Beri village was acquired by GNOIDA. The Supreme Court had, however, cancelled the acquisition of this village. After which many builders had to cancel the project and many were forced to shift their project from here • It has been learned that the tragedy is the result of the illegal construction in the area • Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident, as per the report. More details awaited • Both the buildings were in the vicinity, when around 9 pm last night, there was a loud noise and the fully constructed building fell on the building which was under construction. • Soon after the buildings collapsed, the builder's hoarding was removed overnight from the site. • District Magistrate of Gautam Budh Nagar said that according to the local people the building that collapsed was constructed 2 years ago and many flats in it were not occupied. He further assured that investigation will be carried out in this matter

Locals have told us that the building that collapsed was constructed 2 years ago & many flats in it were not occupied. Investigation will be carried out in this matter: BN Singh District Magistrate, Gautam Budh Nagar on building collapse in Greater Noida's Shah Beri village pic.twitter.com/mWSMKBOdMM

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 17, 2018

• According to the local people, there were about 10-12 families living in the buildings which was completely constructed, while the other building was under construction, in which the workers were working. • In an exclusive talk with ABP News, Greater Noida's SSP Ajay Pal Sharma has told that some people related to the construction of the building have been taken into custody • Soon after the incident, CM Yogi Adityanath tweeted the news of buildings collapse and informed that he has ordered every possible help and treatment on time for the injured people

#UPCM श्री #YogiAdityanath ने ग्रेटर नोएडा में इमारत गिरने की घटना का संज्ञान लेते हुए जिला प्रशासन को तत्काल एनडीआरएफ की सहायता से हर संभव मदद मुहैया कराने व घायलों के इलाज की समुचित व्यवस्था कराने के निर्देश दिए हैं।

— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) July 17, 2018

• Around 30 to 35 people are buried under the debris of the collapsed illegal buildings in Greater Noida. The NDRF team said that there is less hope of survival of people trapped in debris • Fire and police officials are present on spot and rescue operations are underway • Watch Video of last night rescue operation:

#WATCH: Dog squad has been deployed at the building collapse spot in Greater Noida's Shah Beri village. 4 NDRF teams are present. (earlier visuals) pic.twitter.com/yAxiXATHNB

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 18, 2018

• Deputy CM KP Maurya took a note of the tragic incident and said, "District administration and NDRF teams are engaged in rescue and search operations. Some people are feared trapped in the rubble. Our thoughts are with the families of those who died in the incident"

District administration and NDRF teams are engaged in rescue and search operations. Some people are feared trapped in the rubble. Our thoughts are with the families of those who died in the incident: KP Maurya,Deputy CM on Greater Noida building collapse (file pic) pic.twitter.com/NNtAAl60vH

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 18, 2018

• At least a dozen people are feared trapped under the debris of a six-storey under-construction building that collapsed in Greater Noida's Shah Beri village on Tuesday night, police said • 3 dead bodies have been till recovered now from the spot, reported ANI, while 2 people have been rescued alive • 4 NDRF teams are present for the rescue operations • Dog squad has also been deployed at the building collapse spot in Greater Noida's Shah Beri village • As per the report, Chief Fire Officer Arun Kumar Singh said at least 12 labourers were inside the building at the time of the incident and all of them are feared trapped • NDRF Commandant, PK Srivastava was quoted last night as saying, "Two male dead bodies have been recovered. Four NDRF teams and dog squad are present on the spot, chances of any victim being alive are scant. Operations will continue until all victims are rescued"

6 storey building had collapsed last night. Till now 2 dead bodies have been recovered. 4 teams are deployed here. Rescue operations are underway: RS Kushwaha, Deputy Commandant, NDRF on building collapse in Greater Noida's Shah Beri village pic.twitter.com/97mGO47JAU

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 18, 2018

• Soon after the mishap, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the incident and asked the District Magistrate to follow up with the National Disaster Response Force team and Police for relief measures and to ensure immediate rescue • DGP O P Singh has informed the chief minister about the rescue operation being carried out by police and NDRF personnel • Fire and police officials have reached the spot and rescue operations are underway • Union Minister Mahesh Sharma, who reached the spot, said that 12 ambulances have been rushed to facilitate the operation • Mahesh Sharma further added, "Our priority right now is to save any life that is left. 12 ambulances are present here and all the hospitals nearby have been alerted. NDRF teams and dog squads are also present on the spot"