Hyderabad, Nov 10 (UNI) In a shocking incident, four people were killed and eight others injured, after a wall at a function hall collapsed at Amberpet on Sunday.
According to police, the incident occurred at Pearl Garden when they were attending a marriage.
The deceased were identified as Lakshami (50) of Amberpet, Krishna (42), Suresh (55) and Sohail (30) residents of Mahbubnagar district.
The injured were shifted to Osmania General hospital for treatment.
A case has been registered and investigation is underway, police added.
Meanwhile, Hyderabad Mayor Bonthu Ram Mohan expressed shock over the incident and announced Rs 2 lakh as ex-gratia. He also asked the officials to take necessary steps to provide better treatment for the injured.
Union Minister of state for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family members.
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