Delhi building collapse death toll up to 7; HC orders citywide PG inspection, flags student housing woes
The death toll from a building collapse in Delhi housing students has reached seven, prompting the Delhi High Court to order a citywide inspection of all paying guest (PG) accommodations. Authorities have suspended five municipal officials and arrested the property owners as investigations continue.
Why it matters
The incident highlights systemic failures in building safety regulations and the precarious living conditions faced by students in major urban centers.
The death toll in the collapse of a building housing students in the Satya Niketan area rose to seven on Monday, even as the Delhi High Court expressed deep concern over the safety of students living in similar paying guest (PG) accommodations across the national capital and directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to inspect all PG hostels under its jurisdiction within a week.
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