Tura, June 2: The outer wall of the P A Sangma stadium in Tura that collapsed on Saturday night was a temporary structure erected last year to remove encroachments, says West Garo Hills Deputy commissioner Jagdish Chelani.

A portion of the outer boundary wall near the sewage treatment plant and the adjoining indoor hall number 2 gave way shortly after midnight on Saturday during a thunderstorm.

“There is no damage to the stadium and we are awaiting a full report on the incident. The wall that collapsed was a temporary structure made last year to remove illegal settlers and prevent any further encroachments into government land,” said DC Chelani.

He said that multiple sets of projects are currently under construction when the mishap occurred due to the rains.

1.3 Lakh compensation for damaged house

West Garo Hills deputy commissioner Jagdish Chelani has informed that compensation to the tune of Rs. 1.3 lakh will be given to the family whose house was destroyed following the collapse of the stadium wall on Saturday night.

“Such houses set up on vulnerable lands without permission is a risk factor. As soon as we were informed about the wall collapse, Our DDMA teams were dispatched and they safely evacuated the affected family,” said Chelani.

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