Two sisters killed after balcony of flat collapses in West Bengal

HOWRAH: Two sisters died on Saturday evening when the hanging balcony of their flat on the third floor of a housing complex at Belur collapsed.
The women — Anuradha Sharma (40) and Dipika Dhant (37) — were found bleeding profusely under the debris after the incident that happened around 9pm.
The two were rushed to a private hospital where Sharma was declared brought dead. Later, Dhant succumbed to her injuries. Cops said they would take action once the victims’ kin lodged a complaint with them.
Dhaval Jain, commissioner, Howrah Municipal Corporation said he had sent a team to inspect the structural stability of the building. “Once they submit the report, I will initiate steps,” said Jain.