40 years old, 'illegal' work, waterlogged basement: The many holes in Satya Niketan's PG
A five-storey building in Satya Niketan, Delhi, collapsed while repair work was underway, prompting investigations into potential illegal construction. Authorities are examining whether waterlogging in the basement and unauthorized structural modifications contributed to the tragedy.
Why it matters
This incident highlights critical issues regarding urban safety, building code enforcement, and the risks posed by aging infrastructure in densely populated areas.
NEW DELHI: Investigators are probing if construction work might have been carried out illegally in the basement of the building in Satya Niketan when it collapsed Sunday.Initial inquiries suggested the basement used to get waterlogged, which may have weakened the structure, and the construction work may have aggravated the situation and contributed to the tragedy. MCD said it was looking into the matter.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/he-sent-a-video-from-inside-desperate-families-and-friends-wait-at-hospitals/articleshow/133848871.cmsPolice are likely to examine how permission for the work was given during the monsoon season, sources said.
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