A multi-storey building housing a textile factory in the Focal Point Phase-8 area of Ludhiana collapsed late Saturday evening, March 8, 2025, trapping six workers under the debris. The incident, which occurred today, has prompted a large-scale rescue operation involving multiple agencies, with officials racing against time to save those still buried beneath the rubble.

According to officials, the collapse initially trapped seven workers. One has been successfully rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, though the condition remains unclear. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud sound just before the structure gave way, raising questions about the building’s stability and safety standards. The cause of the collapse is yet to be determined, but investigations are expected to follow once rescue efforts conclude.

The response to the disaster has been swift and robust. Two teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), alongside personnel from the police, fire brigade, factories department, and Ludhiana Municipal Corporation, are working tirelessly at the site. Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian and Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal are personally supervising the operation, underscoring the urgency of the situation. “Our top priority is to rescue the trapped workers,” Mundian emphasized.

The deputy commissioner has mobilized additional resources, including medical teams and ambulances from the health department, to remain on standby until the operation is complete. The municipal corporation and fire safety department have also deployed extra staff to assist round-the-clock.

As the rescue efforts continue, the incident has spotlighted concerns over industrial safety in Punjab’s bustling textile hub. Authorities have assured that every effort is being made to save the trapped workers, while the community anxiously awaits updates.