Pune: NDRF Clears Dangerous Sections of Collapsed Moshi Building to Enable Safe Rescue of Trapped Persons

Pimpri, 10th July 2026: Rescue operations at the collapsed building near the Moshi garbage depot are continuing on a war footing, with teams focusing on stabilising the damaged structure before attempting to reach an estimated eight people believed to be trapped inside.

Officials said the building remains highly unstable after a major portion of it collapsed, severely damaging its foundation and compromising the structural integrity of the remaining section. Rescue personnel are therefore proceeding cautiously to avoid triggering further collapses that could endanger both the trapped victims and rescue teams.

Under the guidance of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), technical teams are using breaker machines to systematically remove sections of the building that are at risk of collapsing. The resulting debris is being cleared using JCBs, Poclain excavators and other heavy machinery. Officials said removing the unstable portions will reduce stress on the remaining structure and help make it safer for rescue personnel to enter.

At present, the only available access route into the building is extremely narrow and unsafe. Authorities said sending rescue personnel inside under the current conditions would pose a significant risk. The operation has therefore been planned in phases, with the priority being to stabilise the structure and create a safe access route before NDRF personnel enter the building.

The rescue operation is being carried out jointly by the NDRF, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), the PMRDA Fire Department, the police, disaster management teams and other agencies. Heavy machinery, technical equipment and additional manpower have been deployed at the site, with decisions being taken based on continuous assessment of the situation.

NDRF Commandant Praveen Dhatte said the immediate priority is to remove the dangerous sections of the building in a controlled manner and stabilise the remaining structure.

“Our current priority is to carefully remove the hazardous portions of the building and make the structure as stable as possible. Once that is achieved, we will create a safe access route for our personnel to enter. Every step of the rescue operation is being carried out with meticulous planning and without taking unnecessary risks,” Dhatte said.

PCMC Commissioner Dr. Vijay Suryavanshi has been monitoring the rescue operation from the site and is coordinating with the NDRF, fire services, police and other responding agencies. He has instructed officials to ensure that all required machinery, manpower and technical resources are made available without delay to support the ongoing operation.

“The condition of the collapsed building remains extremely unstable, and therefore the rescue operation is being carried out with utmost caution using technical expertise. While our foremost objective is to reach the trapped citizens at the earliest, structural safety is being given top priority at every stage. Work to remove the dangerous portions and stabilise the building is progressing rapidly, after which NDRF personnel will be able to enter safely. All concerned agencies are working in close coordination, with adequate machinery, manpower and technical support deployed for the rescue mission,” Dr. Suryavanshi said.