Land Subsidence Incident Rocks Dhanbad: Homes Crumble, Residents Displaced

A house collapsed and a dozen others developed cracks following a land subsidence incident in a Bharat Coking Coal Ltd area near Dhanbad. The affected family has been temporarily relocated, and authorities are urged to expedite compensation and relocation. Previous subsidence issues were reported in the area.

A sudden land subsidence in a Bharat Coking Coal Ltd area near Dhanbad caused a house to collapse and affected dozens of others, leaving residents in turmoil.

The incident unfolded early Monday in Sabri Basti, with no casualties reported as the family escaped unharmed, though left without permanent shelter.

Local authorities, including MLA Shatrughan Mahto, are expediting compensation and relocation efforts, urging long-term safeguards against recurring risks in this historically subsidence-prone region.

(With inputs from agencies.)