10 people, dog rescued after portion of building collapses in Pune’s Sadashiv Peth 

According to Fire Officer Prashant Gaykar, initial observations suggested that due to an ongoing construction and excavation on an adjacent plot, the structure of Sadashiv Apartment was compromised and weakened. The building is a few years old. A large portion of the compound wall and a porch, along with a large part of the staircase, had collapsed. 10 people, including two elderly residents and a pet dog, were trapped on the first, second, and third floors. Our teams used ladders, ropes, and safety belts to rescue all 10 residents — five men and five women — and a dog named Jenny.”

Gaykar added, “One of the elderly residents had suffered a fracture in the past, and the other needed help for movement. Our teams carefully evacuated them to safety, ensuring minimal movement and providing necessary assistance during the rescue operation.”