On 6th August 2024, an old three-story building collapsed in Kashi Mandir, Varanasi, trapping eight people inside. In response, two NDRF teams from the nearest base in Varanasi were promptly mobilized to the site. The teams conducted search and rescue (SAR) operations, successfully rescuing seven individuals from the debris. Additionally, one deceased person was retrieved. The operation demonstrated the NDRF's swift response and effectiveness in handling urban disaster scenarios.