Ludhiana, Sept. 8 -- A four-storey old building partially collapsed in the Ghake Shah Mill area near Vishwakarma Chowk on Sunday, triggering panic among local residents and shopkeepers. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident as the Sunday market was closed and only a few people were around at the time.

The incident took place around 4 pm when one side of the building, which had several shops, suddenly gave way and collapsed. Eyewitnesses said a loud sound was heard and dust filled the air as the structure fell like a pack of cards. Residents living nearby rushed out of their homes and immediately informed the authorities and area councillor.

This is the fifth such incident in the city in recent weeks where an old structure has ...