Dibrugarh, Dec 4: Acting against a grave violation of construction norms, the Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC) on Wednesday initiated the demolition of an unauthorized multi-storeyed RCC (G+4) under-construction building in Loharpatty using nothing more than hammers and chisels, leaving onlookers astonished at the painstaking process.

The action comes in the aftermath of a heart-breaking incident which occurred on November 19, when 52-year-old Salma Begum, an immediate neighbour, lost her life after a portion of construction material from the building crashed down on her. Her sudden death triggered outrage and shock among locals, prompting authorities to speed up their response.

According to municipal officials, the building owned by Yunus Khan was constructed on 7.75 lessa of land

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