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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS/DV)

Mangaluru, Jun 27: Rumours have been rife on social media that the structure of Hotel Srinivas was on the verge of collapse and police have prohibited vehicle movement on the road adjacent to the hotel.

However, the management of the hotel has brushed aside the rumours, and stated that the hotel is being renovated and there is no danger of any collapse.

Manager of the hotel Venkataramana told daijiworld, "It has come to our notice that rumours are spread on Whatsapp with regard to our hotel. The renovation work on the building started over a month ago, but now rain has caused inconvenience for the work. There were no labourers either due to the lockdown.

"As covering work is going on at window area, tarpaulin has been put below to avoid the pieces of cement falling on the ground and causing damage. A small piece of cement fell, and along with that a piece of the awning over the window also gave way. Otherwise, there is no issue with the structure.

"Some people, who have seen the building covered with tarpauline and cement dug at various parts, have made a wrong conclusion about building collapse," he said.

Speaking to daijiworld, ACP Nataraj said, "We have received information that a piece of cement above the window was on the verge of falling. Hence, to avoid any untoward incident, we have put up barricades on the road. We will visit the spot for further details.