Ludhiana, March 12 -- In the wake of the tragic building collapse at Kohli Dyeing factory in Focal Point, Phase 8, on Saturday, which claimed three lives, deputy commissioner (DC) Jitendra Jorwal directed the municipal corporation (MC) commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal to take immediate control of the collapsed site and ensure public safety.

In an official letter addressed to the MC commissioner on Monday evening, the DC instructed that the perimeter of the collapsed building must be secured to prevent unauthorised access and ensure public safety. Additionally, he emphasised the need for a comprehensive structural assessment of the remaining part of the building in coordination with the deputy director of factories to assess its stability....