Delhi CM meets injured students, hands aid to kin; building contractor held in U.P.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the AIIMS Trauma Centre on Tuesday and interacted with the families of the five students being treated at the facility for injuries sustained in the September 6 building collapse in Satya Niketan.

The CM spoke to doctors about the students’ treatment and assured the families that the government would extend all possible assistance, as per a statement from the CM’s Office. She told the families that the government would bear the full cost of the treatment and handed over compensation of ₹5 lakh each to the families. Later in the day, Ms. Gupta ordered the demolition of a dilapidated building adjacent to the collapsed structure. The adjoining building had emerged as a safety concern during the rescue operation after Delhi Fire Services (DFS) personnel found that it had tilted, said an official.