Safety scare in Shimla: 15 families evacuated after building develops cracks

Locals claim ongoing four-lane construction nearby may have caused cracks

Tribune News Service

Shimla, Updated At : 10:59 AM Jan 10, 2026 IST

Families evacuated after cracks appear in a multi-storey building in Chalaunthi, Shimla, on Saturday. Tribune photo: Lalit Kumar

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At least 15 families were forced to leave a multi-storey building in the Chalaunthi area of Shimla during the night after cracks appeared, officials said on Saturday.

Residents claimed that the cracks had started developing a few days ago and alleged that ongoing four-lane construction work nearby may have contributed.

Locals also said they had informed NHAI officials about the issue.

As the cracks deepened on Friday, the residents vacated the building. District administration officials visited the site to assess the situation.

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