A potentially major tragedy was narrowly averted at Rajhans Multiplex in Valsad when a portion of the auditorium ceiling collapsed just before the screening. border 2. The incident occurred while entrances were underway for the 9:00 am show, moments before the film was to begin.
Border 2 show canceled due to roof collapse of multiplex in Valsad; no casualties
According to media reports, a part of the POP (Plaster of Paris) ceiling located in front of the screen suddenly fell inside Screen 1. This accident happened during the ongoing show, causing panic among the moviegoers present inside the auditorium. Seeing the seriousness of the situation, the cinema management immediately canceled the show and evacuated all the spectators from the premises.
Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported. At the time of the incident, spectators were still in the process of entering the hall, which helped prevent a more serious outcome. Officials confirmed that all spectators were evacuated safely and the area was secured shortly thereafter.
The incident has once again raised concerns about the security and maintenance of cinema hall infrastructure, especially in older or heavily used properties. More information regarding structural investigation or inspection at the multiplex is awaited.
The incident inevitably brings back memories of one of India’s most tragic cinema-related disasters – the Uphaar cinema fire in Delhi. During the 3:00 pm screening on 13 June 1997 LimitA fire broke out in the basement transformer of Green Park Theatre. 59 people lost their lives due to suffocation in this tragedy, while more than 100 people were seriously injured in the stampede that followed.
