One killed, 3 injured as building collapses during demolition in Karol Bagh
A three-storey building collapsed during unauthorized demolition work in Karol Bagh, Delhi, resulting in one death and three injuries. Police have detained the building owners and the contractor for failing to obtain necessary permissions.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the dangers of unregulated construction and demolition practices in densely populated urban areas.
A three-storey building collapsed during demolition work in Regarpura in Karol Bagh on Friday, killing a labourer and injuring three others, the police said, adding that one of the injured is in critical condition.
The incident occurred around 11.15 a.m. at a residential building on Pyare Lal Road.
According to preliminary findings, the building was being demolished by a private contractor engaged by its owners. The police said no permission had been obtained from the concerned agency.
The police have detained the building owners and contractor for questioning. Further legal action will follow after verification of the facts, said a senior officer.
The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received a call about the collapse at 11.49 a.m., following which it rushed a team to the spot.
Those trapped were pulled from under the debris. One of the labourers, Sheikh Shamshad, succumbed to his injuries.
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