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Pandal for Holy Spirit feast fair collapses

Questions on stability of structure, safety of public

Pandal for Holy Spirit feast fair collapses
The pandal being erected at the SGPDA ground for the ensuing feast fair collapsed on Friday evening. Captured by : Santosh Mirajkar

MARGAO
The pandal erected on the SGPDA grounds in view of the Holy Spirit feast fair, beginning from Sunday, came crashing down on Friday evening.

Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, but it has thrown up questions on the stability of the structure put up for the ensuing fair.

A vendor, however, pointed out that the pandal collapsed after a vehicle, while taking reverse dashed against a pole, bringing down the structure.

Questions, however, are raised whether any authority inspects the temporary pandals erected for the feast fairs, the material used for the pandal, before certifying that the structure erected is safe for the members of the public.


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Development works: South Goa ZP members flag quality concerns over 30% below tender rule

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Published Jun 7, 2025, 12:32 AM IST
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