In Maharashtra, the rescue operation by NDRF teams is underway to rescue people from the debris of Tariq Garden, the 5 storey building in Mahad in Raigad  District. 19 people are still missing and are feared to be trapped under the debris. 78 residents out of 97 residents are traced. 2 deaths have been reported so far and 7 persons were injured in the mishap.<br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports, according to Raigad District Collector Nidhi Chaudhary, 70 people could manage to escape from the building in the nick of time when they felt the tremors of the collapsing building.<br />''<br />''According to the list of the residents of the building 18 people are still massing and a massive search and rescue operation is on with the help of powerful cranes and JCB machines. Trained dogs were also used to trace the alive people under the debris.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, Mahad police have registered a case under different sections against 5 persons including the builder, the architect and civic official who issued OC to the building. No arrests were made till afternoon and the builder is understood to be absconding.<br />''<br />''President Ram Nath Kovind has expressed grief at the loss of life due to the building collapse at Mahad, Raigad in Maharashtra. In a tweet, the President said his thoughts and prayers are with the affected and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.<br />''<br />''Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has expressed pain at the building collapse in Raigad, Maharashtra. In a tweet, Mr Naidu offered condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.<br />''<br />''Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed sadness at the building collapse in Mahad, Raigad in Maharashtra.<br />''<br />''In a tweet, Mr Modi said his thoughts are with the families of those who lost their dear ones. He said local authorities and NDRF teams are at the site of the tragedy to provide all possible assistance. He prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.<br />''<br />''Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the collapse of a building in Raigad, Maharashtra is very tragic. Mr Shah spoke to the Director General of National Disaster Response Force, NDRF to provide all possible assistance. In a tweet, he said, the teams are on the way and will be assisting with the rescue operations as soon as possible. He prayed for everyone's safety.<br />