Punjab: Two members of a family killed in roof collapse in Ludhiana

Jun 19, 2022

Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], June 19 : A man and his year-old niece died after the roof of their house collapsed in Ludhiana on Saturday following heavy rainfall.

The incident took place in Bhora village under Salem Tabri police station. Two members of the family died while four others were injured. The incident took place in the early hours when the family was sleeping. They got trapped under the debris. While two died on the spot, the four injured were rushed to hospital.

"A man and his niece died and four others were injured after the roof of their house collapsed yesterday in Bhora village, Salem Tabri in Ludhiana following heavy rainfall. The injured have been admitted to the hospital," said Harmesh Singh, Investigation Officer, Salem Tabri police station.