6 killed in Delhi building collapse; illegal buildings over 4 floors to face action
A building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan area has resulted in six fatalities, prompting rescue operations and a magisterial inquiry. The incident has sparked political debate regarding the safety of PG accommodations and the enforcement of construction regulations in the capital.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights critical urban safety failures and the lack of regulatory oversight in densely populated residential areas, raising concerns about the accountability of building owners and local authorities.
NEW DELHI: The death toll in the Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi rose to six as search and rescue operations continued at the site, with teams clearing heavy debris and looking for any remaining trapped persons.One more body was recovered during late-night operations, taking the total number of fatalities to six.Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Delhi Fire Service, Delhi Police and other agencies continued rescue operations at the site as they worked to remove the debris.The collapse has raised fresh questions over the safety of buildings being used as paying guest (PG) accommodations and the enforcement of construction and fire safety norms in densely populated parts of the national capital.The Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident and directed that an FIR be registered against the building owner, the chief minister’s office (CMO) said.The decision was taken following an on-site review…
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