A shocking accident occurred late Sunday night in Bharuch, where a municipal councillor from Ward No 6 lost his life after a portion of his house’s roof collapsed while he was sleeping. His wife sustained injuries in the incident.

The deceased, identified as Vishal Vasava, and his wife Amita Vasava lived in an old, deteriorated house opposite Jami Masjid in Bharuch. On Monday night, while they were asleep, a wooden beam and debris from the roof collapsed on them.

Hearing the loud crashing sound, neighbours rushed to help and immediately alerted the fire brigade and police. The municipal fire brigade team quickly reached the scene and rescued both victims from the debris and rushed them to Civil Hospital, Bharuch, for treatment.

Unfortunately, Vasava sustained severe head and chest injuries and succumbed  to his injuries. His wife is currently receiving treatment for her injuries.

As news of the councillor’s death spread, BJP leaders and political figures from Bharuch gathered at the hospital. Bharuch B Division police have registered a case of accidental death and have started an investigation into the incident.