The President’s instructions, Ruku said, focus on rescuing those trapped and ensuring a thorough investigation into the causes of the collapse. According to Ruku, rescue teams are working round the clock to locate the trapped individuals. Relatives of the watchmen are at the site, anxiously following every move of the rescue teams as they comb through unstable debris. He called for calm among the public and urged people to allow the rescue teams to operate without interference. Multi-agency teams, including emergency responders, medical personnel, and security officers, are on site navigating the debris to reach those trapped.

Source: The Star January 02, 2026 17:19 UTC