‘Felt like an earthquake’: Neighbours recount after building collapse in Old Delhi’s Chawri Bazar
A building collapse in Old Delhi’s Chawri Bazar has left residents shaken, with at least two fatalities reported and several people feared trapped. The incident has sparked concerns regarding building safety and regulatory oversight in the capital.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights ongoing urban infrastructure and safety issues in densely populated historic districts, leading to administrative scrutiny.
NEW DELHI The residents in Old Delhi’s Chawri Bazar have recalled tremors and sirens as a building collapses. “I was sitting on my bed when I suddenly felt strong jerks and vibrations. It felt like an earthquake had struck. I immediately jumped off the bed and rushed out of my room. I asked my husband if he had felt it too, but he said he hadn’t. I checked with others, but nobody seemed to have felt anything. I let it be, only to later discover that a building had collapsed right next door,” said Soha Ali, who has lived in an adjacent building for the past 35 years.
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