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Woman killed, daughter-in-law injured as building collapses in Jaipur

Police say it was a dilapidated house and the family was living as caretakers

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As soon as the incident occurred, neighbours began a rescue operation and removed the debris. Video grab/X
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An elderly woman was killed and her daughter-in-law was injured when a one-room house they were residing in collapsed in Jaipur on Thursday, police said.

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According to police, it was a dilapidated house where Dhanni Bai (78), her daughter-in-law Sunita (35), and two minor grandsons were living as caretakers.

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Dhanni Bai, who was ill, was lying on a cot when the room suddenly collapsed on Thursday morning in the Subhash Chowk area of Jaipur. As the structure began to fall, Sunita lay over her mother-in-law in an attempt to protect her, and both were trapped under the debris.

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Sunita's two sons, who were playing outside, escaped unhurt.

As soon as the incident occurred, neighbours began a rescue operation and removed the debris. Both women were rushed to SMS Hospital, where Dhanni Bai was declared dead. Sunita is currently undergoing treatment and has sustained a leg fracture.

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Assistant Commissioner of Police (Manak Chowk), Piyush Kaviya, said the family was living as caretakers and the owner of the house resides in a nearby building.

Jaipur Heritage Municipal Corporation's Deputy Commissioner (Hawamahal Zone) Seema Chaudhary said that due to the poor condition of the house, a notice had been served to the owner on August 12 to vacate and demolish it.

However, house owner Pradeep Shah claimed he did not receive any such notice.

A similar incident occurred in the same area a few days ago, resulting in the death of a man and his minor daughter.

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