Cuttack District Collector Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde Sunday ordered an inquiry into the collapse of the balcony of an old apartment building in the city.

Three persons, including a child, were killed and three others were injured when the balcony of an old apartment building collapsed and fell on them in Cuttack city, Shinde said.

Speaking to media persons, the collector said the injured persons are under treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital, and their health condition is stable.

The government and district administration has provided compensation to the victims, he said.

He informed that a four-member committee led by the additional commissioner of Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) will conduct the investigation and submit the report within 24 hours.

“It was alleged that

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