An under-construction portico of a new administrative building at the University of Hyderabad (UoH, popularly known as Hyderabad Central University - HCU) collapsed near the North Gate, trapping workers and leading to panic on campus today, Thursday, February 27, late evening.
A few workers sustained injuries and were rushed to Citizen Hospital for treatment. The university spokesperson confirmed that the collapse occurred while the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) was carrying out construction work and assured that rescue operations were promptly initiated.
UoH Student Union President Umesh Ambedkar described the situation as chaotic.
"We had just concluded a protest to demand Telangana EPass when we heard that the newly constructed administrative building had partially collapsed. We rushed to the site, and by that time, two workers had already been rescued by university employees and staff," he said.
According to him, four workers were at the site during the collapse. "The supervisor and workers confirmed that no one else was trapped," he added.
Students are demanding that the university cover all medical expenses of the injured workers and provide full compensation to those affected. Ambedkar stated that the administration must halt all ongoing construction work until a proper safety review is conducted. The union also demanded the registrar's resignation.
