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Kota Building Collapse: 2 Killed, Over 10 Injured in Talwandi Area
A three-storey building housing a restaurant collapsed in Kota, Rajasthan, on February 7, 2026, killing two people including a coaching student and injuring over 10 others. Rescue operations continued into the next day amid concerns over construction negligence.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights safety risks in student-heavy areas near coaching centres in Kota, a major hub for competitive exam preparation, raising questions about building regulations and construction practices.
Timeline
6 Events
Rescue efforts ongoing Sunday morning
February 8, 2026
Operations continued with rescuers battling debris; one rescue team member injured; two patients still admitted with minor injuries.
High-level visits and directives
February 7, 2026
Education Minister Madan Dilawar and local MLA Sandeep Sharma visited site; Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Kota MP, directed expedited rescue, relief, and medical aid.
Officials assess cause as possible construction negligence
February 7, 2026
District Collector Peeyush Samariya and Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar Agrawal cited adjacent construction vibrations and poor quality as likely factors; technical probe announced.
Two deaths confirmed; over 10 injured
February 7, 2026
Two killed, including coaching student Arnav from West Bengal whose mother was critically injured; 10-13 injured treated at Kota Medical College, with some discharged.
Rescue operations launched immediately
February 7, 2026, evening
Police, SDRF, and rescue teams rushed to the site, pulling out survivors amid screams and visible body parts protruding from rubble; five people rescued and hospitalized initially.
Building collapses around 9 PM
February 7, 2026, ~9:00 PM
A three-storey building with a restaurant in Talwandi Circle, Kota, collapsed late Saturday night, trapping people under debris in a student-populated area.