Two construction workers have died and three others remain in critical condition following a scaffolding collapse at an under-construction building in Tolichowki.== The injured workers sustained severe, multiple injuries, with one case requiring a leg surgery for which blood donors are being sought. Their families, many of whom are from impoverished backgrounds, are facing immense distress over both the workers' health and the mounting hospital bills.
Authorities are investigating potential construction violations, with reports indicating the building was permitted for three floors but had allegedly reached six or even seven stories.== This alleged overbuilding is being scrutinized as a potential factor in the structural instability that led to the collapse. Police have initiated investigations into the incident.
The scaffolding, described as a makeshift bamboo structure tied to a cement parapet on the fifth floor, reportedly gave way under the weight of the workers performing plastering duties. The incident occurred on a Thursday afternoon.
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Beyond the immediate human tragedy, the incident has sparked political demands for compensation and accountability.== A Member of the Legislative Council has called for ₹1 crore in ex-gratia payments for the families of the deceased, along with free corporate hospital treatment for the injured and criminal prosecution of the builder and site supervisor.
The deceased workers have been identified as Tirupathi Rao (31) and Adinarayana (47), both migrant laborers hailing from the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. The injured are undergoing treatment at Olive Hospital, while the bodies of the deceased were shifted to Osmania General Hospital.
The collapse occurred near Al-Hasnath Colony, involving an under-construction multi-storey building. Officials from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) have reportedly confirmed construction violations at the site. A local resident noted that the workers were seated on the scaffolding when the structure failed.
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