Pieces of concrete slab which fell from the ceiling of the Port Users complex building on Sunday evening.
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A security guard had a narrow escape when several pieces from a concrete slab came crashing down from the ceiling of the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) Port Users’ Complex building on Sunday night. Speaking to The Goan, a source said similar incidents have happened in the past.
“The building houses several offices and a canteen where many customs officials go to have tea. This incident could have risked their lives as well, but fortunately, it occurred on Sunday night, and there was no injury or loss of life,” said the source.
The source added that even the customs officials have long been voicing concerns about the state of the building. “The building is in a dilapidated state, but it belongs to the MPA, and they must act immediately to address the maintenance issues. Many pieces of slabs have fallen in the past as well.,” said the source.
