A case of culpable homicide was registered on Sunday against the owner of a three-story building in Lucknow which collapsed a day before, leading to the death of eight persons and injuring 28 others, police said.
Joint Commissioner of Police (JCP) Amit Verma said a police team is investigating the matter and those responsible will be arrested soon.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath formed a three-member committee headed by the Home Secretary to probe the collapse.
On Sunday, CM Adityanath visited the hospital where the injured are being treated.
Click here to join The Indian Express on WhatsApp and get latest news and updates