Bandipora, Jan 28 (KNS) : At least ten people sustained injuries on Wednesday afternoon when the ceiling of a residential house collapsed during a condolence gathering in Chandergair village of the Hajin area in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said.

 

The incident occurred as a large number of mourners had assembled at the house to offer condolences to a bereaved family. According to eyewitnesses, several people were sitting inside a room when a portion of the ceiling suddenly gave way, falling directly onto those present.

 

Some individuals were briefly trapped under the debris.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelLocals immediately rushed to the scene and launched a rescue operation, pulling the injured out and transporting them to a nearby medical facility.

 

Officials stated that all the injured were taken to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) in Sumbal for treatment. Hospital sources confirmed that the victims sustained minor to moderate injuries and were reported to be in stable condition.

 

Authorities have taken note of the incident, and further details are awaited. (KNS)