# 4 killed in Ambala building collapse, rescue operation ongoing

2026-09-27T16:37:04+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Four workers died and 12 were injured when a three-storey under-construction building collapsed on Sunday afternoon in Dhulkot village, near Ambala City, Haryana. The concrete slab for the roof was being cast on the first floor when the structure gave way, officials said. Rescue teams from the NDRF, SDRF, police and fire brigade are searching the debris. Ambala SP Ajit Singh Shekhawat said two to three more people may be trapped. The exact number of trapped workers is not confirmed, initial estimates ranged from 15 to 20. Thirteen people have been rescued so far, according to the police. The building owner and contractor are absconding, officials said. Ambala SDM Darshan Kumar said the ownership details are not yet clear. The police will check with the municipal corporation whether the building had required permissions. The investigation will begin after the rescue operation ends.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The three outlets agree on core facts but differ on the death count timeline: India TV initially reported two deaths, while India Today and Deccan Herald later updated to four confirmed deaths. Deccan Herald provides the most detail on the construction work underway at the moment of collapse and the hospital's report on the injured. All three attribute the search for the owner and contractor to officials, without government criticism. The investigation into permissions by the municipal corporation, reported by Deccan Herald, will be the next concrete step to watch.

## Coverage

- indiatvnews.com (neutral report) <https://www.indiatvnews.com/haryana/haryana-building-collapse-dhulkot-death-count-rescue-operation-live-updates-2026-09-27-1055438>
  Straight agency-style reporting with no discernible slant
- indiatoday.in (neutral report) <https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ambala-building-collapse-kills-2-5-hospitalised-15-20-feared-trapped-as-ndrf-sdrf-lead-rescue-efforts-3004312-2026-09-27?utm_source=rss>
  Straight reporting with official statements, no slant
- deccanherald.com (neutral report) <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/haryana/three-storey-building-under-construction-collapses-near-ambala-city-four-dead-over-10-injured-4161879>
  Factual report with detailed official quotes, no slant

Tags: Ambala, Darshan Kumar, Haryana, Kumari Selja, NDRF, SDRF
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