Maharashtra (Mumbai): In the Bhendi Bazaar building collapse the death toll reaches to 33 as the bodies have been discovered from the debris of Husaini Building.

The 13 people were saved in the rescue operation which is informed by the Director General of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

He told ANI that "As per the information now, 13 people were saved and 33 bodies are recovered.".

He further added that "Our three teams are continuously working there. They have many types of equipment with them, including dog squads. They have kept some equipment to work even in the night," he mentioned.

On the incident, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday tweeted "Collapse of building in Mumbai is saddening. My condolences to families of those who lost their lives & prayers with the injured," 

In the Building collapse, the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced an exgratia of Rs. 5 lakh for the kin of the deceased.

He told the media that "An action will be taken in case of any negligence. I am personally monitoring the situation," 

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