Gurgaon wall collapse: Seven labourers killed, four injured as under-construction STP wall crashes
A group of 15 labourers were working at the site, part of the upcoming Signature Global society, when the concrete retention wall gave way, leading to a massive cave-in at the basement level.
Seven migrant labourers were killed and at least four others were injured when a wall under construction at a sewage treatment plant (STP) site caved in, triggering a soil collapse that buried them under the rubble, in Signature Global society at Sidhrawali village in the district, late Monday evening, officials said.
Speaking to the Indian Express, Gurgaon civil defence Chief Warden Mohit Sharma said the incident occurred around 7 pm while the police control room received information about it at around 9.30pm.
“The rescue operations were complete last night. We roped in police, fire teams, the SDRF and the NDRF. The Manesar DCP and local SDM were present.”
A group of at least 15 labourers, employed by a private contractor for the STP work in the upcoming residential project, were working at the site when the concrete retention wall gave way, leading to a massive cave-in at the basement level.
“Upon receiving information, a team from the Bilaspur police station reached the spot immediately. Police coordinated with the district administration, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to launch a rescue operation, which continued until approximately 3:30 am on Tuesday. Earth-moving equipment was used to clear the rubble, and the trapped individuals were extricated and shifted to the nearest hospital.
Of those rescued, seven were declared dead, while four sustained injuries and were admitted for treatment”, a police spokesperson said.
The deceased have been identified as: Shiv Shankar, resident of Banihara; Parmeshwar Mehto, resident of Hondai; Mangal Mehto, resident of Hathi Binda; Bhagirath Gope, resident of Pohita, Jamshedpur; Satish, resident of Burka Jadthal Nagar, Bharatpur; Sanjeev Gope, resident of Pohita, Jamshedpur; and Dhananjay Mehto
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The four injured are: Indrajeet, Chhotelal, and Shivkam Chaudhary, who are residents of Nepal; and Deendayal Sharma, a resident of Bandikui. They were rushed to a hospital in Bhiwadi, where their condition was described as stable though under observation.
Police teams have contacted the families of the deceased and injured to inform them about the incident. Bodies have been handed over after necessary formalities. Officials said if families lodge complaints, an FIR would be registered and legal action initiated against those found responsible.
A detailed investigation is under way into all aspects of the incident, police said.
The Indian Express reached out to Signature Global for a comment, whose representative said their teams reached the spot late at night and will be issuing a statement soon.
Abhimanyu Hazarika is a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express, based in Gurgaon. He covers southern Haryana.
Education
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Print Media, Asian College of Journalism (Class of 2020)
- B.A. (Hons) Liberal Arts with a major in Political Science, Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (Class of 2019)
Professional Experience
Before joining The Indian Express, he worked with Bar & Bench (legal journalism) and Frontline magazine, where he developed experience in court reporting, legal analysis, and long-form investigative features.
Reporting Interests
His work centres on civic accountability, environmental policy, urban infrastructure and culture, crime and law enforcement, and their intersections with politics and governance in and around Gurgaon.
Recent Coverage (2025)
- Crime: Reported on the recovery of 350 kg of explosives and an AK-47 from a rented house in Faridabad, linked to the 2025 Red Fort car explosion case (November 11, 2025).
- Environmental policy: Covered protests outside a Haryana minister’s residence against a Supreme Court order that environmentalists argue could allow mining and real estate development on large parts of the Aravalli hills (December 21, 2025).
- Pollution control measures: Co-authored coverage of the Rekha Gupta government’s enforcement of vehicle restrictions at Delhi-NCR borders (December 21, 2025).
- Road safety and infrastructure: Examined response lapses in the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway hit-and-run case and ongoing investigations into high-speed road crimes in Gurugram.
- Animal welfare policy: Reported on concerns regarding the low budget allocated for stray dog sterilization by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (November 30, 2025).
- Urban culture: Featured the social media-driven popularity of a new Magnolia Bakery outlet in Gurugram (December 15, 2025).
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