Mysuru, Jan. 29 -- Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda said, initially there were plans to renovate the building of Maharani's Science College for Women, but following the recommendations of Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) engineers and other engineering experts, who assessed the strength of the building and suggested to raze the same, the works had been launched to bring down the building.

Speaking to media persons at the mishap site yesterday, MLA Harishgowda said, the Chief Minister during his recent visit to the city, had performed the ground- breaking ceremony for the works. The works were on since the past four days and the equipment from Chemistry Laboratory and other articles were being shifted to another place.

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