Panic gripped Sushant Lok-1 in Gurugram after a five-storey under-construction building tilted to one side following deep foundation excavation work in an adjoining plot. The structure leaned approximately two to two and a half inches off balance, triggering alarm throughout the neighbourhood as authorities rushed to secure the vicinity.
Over Twenty Residents Shifted to Safety
Upon receiving distress calls, police personnel quickly reached the location to prevent any potential disaster. Taking swift precautionary measures, the team immediately evacuated more than 20 people residing in three houses situated on either side of the tilting structure. The rapid response averted potential casualties and ensured the safety of neighbouring families.
Police Book Plot Owner, Contractor and JCB Operator
The owner of Plot Number 1770 in Block-C filed a formal complaint regarding the structural compromise. Preliminary inquiries revealed that heavy earthmovers had been digging foundation trenches in the adjacent plot, which weakened the soil support beneath the existing structure. Sushant Lok police registered a First Information Report against the neighbouring plot owner, the contractor overseeing the work, and the JCB operator.
Police spokesperson Sandeep Kumar stated that prompt intervention and timely evacuation measures successfully prevented any loss of life or property. He added that the investigation is actively progressing and appropriate legal action will be taken against those responsible for flouting safety norms during excavation.
