Mah Govt to conduct magisterial probe into collapse: Deshmukh

Mumbai, July 18 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh tonight announced that a magisterial probe will be conducted into the collapse of 'Lakshmi Chhaya' building at Borivali in the North West Mumbai.

Talking to reporters here, Mr Deshmukh said the state government will provide Rs 1 lakh each as compensation to the next of the kin of the dead and Rs 50,000 to the injured.

He said rescue is the first priority of the state government, as there are lot of people who are still trapped under the debris.

Mr Deshmukh appealed to the people to collaborate in the rescue operation.

He said action will be taken against the erring persons.

UNI