Delhi building collapse: Death toll rises to four in New Seemapuri, eight injured
A building collapse in New Seemapuri, Delhi, has resulted in four deaths and eight injuries. Authorities are conducting rescue operations and investigating the building owners for negligence.
Why it matters
Highlights ongoing concerns regarding urban safety, building code enforcement, and infrastructure management in densely populated Indian cities.
The death toll in the building collapse in New Seemapuri in north-east Delhi rose to four on Thursday, police said. Eight people have been admitted to hospital for treatment.
The building collapsed near the Idgah in Machhli Mandi on Wednesday afternoon, about a month after a building collapse in Satya Niketan killed seven people and injured five others.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Rajendra Prasad Meena said rescue operations were completed on Thursday.
“A total of four persons have died in the incident, including a child aged around three or four. We have also recovered the remains of a 12-year-old girl. The identities of the children are yet to be established. The death toll may rise as more body parts have been recovered and are yet to be identified,” Mr. Meena said.
Three of the deceased were identified as Gulafsa (21), Haza Bibi (56) and Nusra (33).
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