3 killed as wall collapses in Jaipur; rescue ops underway
A wall collapsed near Tala Modh in Jaipur's Amer region, killing three labourers and injuring several others. Rescue teams are clearing debris as authorities investigate the cause of the collapse.
At least three labourers were killed and more than a dozen others injured after a wall collapsed near Tala Modh in the Amer region of Rajasthan's Jaipur district on Sunday, officials said.
The incident occurred at Aravali Palace Resort, located opposite Punjab Hotel on the Jaipur-Delhi Highway, where sewerage work was underway. More than 24 labourers, including several women, were engaged at the site when the accident took place. Most of the workers are reportedly from Bihar.
Jaipur District Magistrate Sandesh Nayak confirmed the deaths, adding that rescue and relief operations were underway at the site. The incident occurred under the Chandwaji police station limits in Jaipur Rural. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities launched efforts to clear the debris and search for any workers who may still be trapped. The cause of the wall collapse is yet to be ascertained, and an investigation has been initiated.
Officials said a team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has been dispatched to the site to assist in the rescue operation. The cause of the wall collapse is yet to be ascertained, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
THE RISK OF COLLAPSE WAS FLAGGED
Fresh details have emerged in the fatal wall collapse near Jaipur, with several labourers alleging that they had repeatedly warned supervisors about the condition of the structure but were allegedly asked to continue working despite safety concerns.
Speaking to India Today Group, workers claimed they had flagged the risk of the wall collapsing before the accident. One labourer, who lost his brother in the incident, said, "My brother and I were working at the construction site when the wall collapsed. We had mentioned that the wall could fall, but despite our warnings, we were made to continue working."
Mukesh, another labourer whose wife died in the collapse, echoed the allegation. "We had informed them that it was risky to work there, but they did not listen to us," he said.
Several local residents also alleged that the construction work was being carried out illegally beneath a high-tension power line, raising further questions over safety standards at the site.
When asked about the allegations made by the workers and the families of the deceased, Jaipur Collector Sandesh Nayak said the claims would be examined. "This is an STP project. Labourers can say anything. We will investigate. It would not be appropriate to comment immediately. You should also speak to the hotel management," he said.
Rajasthan Law Minister Jogaram Patel termed the incident tragic and said the government would take steps to ensure such accidents do not recur. Amer MLA Prashant Sharma also described the incident as "extremely tragic."
Notably, representatives of the hotel management were not present at the accident site when India Today Group visited, even as questions mounted over the circumstances leading to the collapse.
AMER SAW WALL COLLAPSE LAST YEAR TOO
The latest wall collapse near Jaipur comes nearly a year after a section of the outer wall of the historic Amer Fort gave way following heavy rainfall.
In August 2025, a nearly 200-foot stretch of the fort's outer wall collapsed after incessant rain lashed Jaipur. Videos from the time showed rainwater eroding the weathered stonework before the wall suddenly crumbled, sending debris cascading down the slope.
Confirming the incident, Amer Palace Superintendent Dr Rakesh Chholak had said the wall near Rambagh, opposite the Jwala Mata Temple, collapsed due to heavy rainfall. As a precaution, authorities suspended elephant rides at the fort until further orders, citing the safety of tourists and elephants.
At least three labourers were killed and more than a dozen others injured after a wall collapsed near Tala Modh in the Amer region of Rajasthan's Jaipur district on Sunday, officials said.
The incident occurred at Aravali Palace Resort, located opposite Punjab Hotel on the Jaipur-Delhi Highway, where sewerage work was underway. More than 24 labourers, including several women, were engaged at the site when the accident took place. Most of the workers are reportedly from Bihar.
Jaipur District Magistrate Sandesh Nayak confirmed the deaths, adding that rescue and relief operations were underway at the site. The incident occurred under the Chandwaji police station limits in Jaipur Rural. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities launched efforts to clear the debris and search for any workers who may still be trapped. The cause of the wall collapse is yet to be ascertained, and an investigation has been initiated.
Officials said a team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has been dispatched to the site to assist in the rescue operation. The cause of the wall collapse is yet to be ascertained, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
THE RISK OF COLLAPSE WAS FLAGGED
Fresh details have emerged in the fatal wall collapse near Jaipur, with several labourers alleging that they had repeatedly warned supervisors about the condition of the structure but were allegedly asked to continue working despite safety concerns.
Speaking to India Today Group, workers claimed they had flagged the risk of the wall collapsing before the accident. One labourer, who lost his brother in the incident, said, "My brother and I were working at the construction site when the wall collapsed. We had mentioned that the wall could fall, but despite our warnings, we were made to continue working."
Mukesh, another labourer whose wife died in the collapse, echoed the allegation. "We had informed them that it was risky to work there, but they did not listen to us," he said.
Several local residents also alleged that the construction work was being carried out illegally beneath a high-tension power line, raising further questions over safety standards at the site.
When asked about the allegations made by the workers and the families of the deceased, Jaipur Collector Sandesh Nayak said the claims would be examined. "This is an STP project. Labourers can say anything. We will investigate. It would not be appropriate to comment immediately. You should also speak to the hotel management," he said.
Rajasthan Law Minister Jogaram Patel termed the incident tragic and said the government would take steps to ensure such accidents do not recur. Amer MLA Prashant Sharma also described the incident as "extremely tragic."
Notably, representatives of the hotel management were not present at the accident site when India Today Group visited, even as questions mounted over the circumstances leading to the collapse.
AMER SAW WALL COLLAPSE LAST YEAR TOO
The latest wall collapse near Jaipur comes nearly a year after a section of the outer wall of the historic Amer Fort gave way following heavy rainfall.
In August 2025, a nearly 200-foot stretch of the fort's outer wall collapsed after incessant rain lashed Jaipur. Videos from the time showed rainwater eroding the weathered stonework before the wall suddenly crumbled, sending debris cascading down the slope.
Confirming the incident, Amer Palace Superintendent Dr Rakesh Chholak had said the wall near Rambagh, opposite the Jwala Mata Temple, collapsed due to heavy rainfall. As a precaution, authorities suspended elephant rides at the fort until further orders, citing the safety of tourists and elephants.
