Dandiya night tragedy: Truss erected on just two pillars instead of four, three surrender before police
A 19-metre-high iron truss collapsed during a dandiya event at MVSR Engineering College in Hyderabad, resulting in one student's death and 22 injuries. Police investigations revealed the structure was improperly supported by only two pillars instead of four, leading to the surrender of three event organizers.
Why it matters
This incident highlights critical lapses in event safety standards and structural engineering oversight for temporary public gatherings.
Dandiya night tragedy: Truss erected on just two pillars instead of four, three surrender before police Two event organisers and two college department heads remain absconding as police probe safety lapses behind the collapse that killed a student and injured 22 others HYDERABAD A 19-metre-high iron truss that collapsed onto students during dandiya celebrations at MVSR Engineering College in Nadargul on October 17, killing a student and injuring 22 others, was erected on just two supporting pillars instead of four, an investigation by the Adibatla police has revealed. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/19-year-old-student-killed-14-injured-as-lighting-pole-collapses-during-dandiya-celebrations-at-engg-college/article71597559.ece Three persons involved in organising the event and installing the temporary structure surrendered before the Adibatla police on Tuesday, three days after the tragedy. Investigators have identified serious lapses in structural safety, inadequate precautions during installation and failure to account for adverse weather conditions.
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