Delhi Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to Six, 11 Rescued as Rescue Teams Search Debris in Satya Niketan.
New Delhi:
The death toll in the collapse of a five-storey building in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area rose to six on Monday, as rescue teams continued combing through the debris for any survivors who may still be trapped underneath the rubble.
The building, which was reportedly around five decades old and housed a boys’ hostel, collapsed on Sunday afternoon in the densely populated locality near Delhi University’s South Campus. The sudden collapse left several people trapped beneath the structure, triggering a large-scale rescue and relief operation by emergency services.
According to officials, 11 people have so far been rescued from the debris. Rescue personnel remained at the site on Monday morning, carefully clearing the rubble and inspecting the remains of the structure to determine whether anyone else could still be trapped.
Visuals from the site showed rescue workers operating amid huge piles of concrete, bricks and twisted structural material. Emergency teams have been working cautiously because of concerns that adjoining buildings could also pose a safety risk.
Adjacent Buildings Declared Vulnerable
Following the collapse, authorities moved quickly to reduce the possibility of another accident in the surrounding area. Iron jacks have been installed to provide additional structural support to Buildings 12 and 13, which were considered vulnerable following the collapse.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has also issued notices to four buildings in the vicinity as a precautionary measure. The move comes amid growing concerns about the structural condition of older buildings in the area.
Officials are assessing the safety of nearby structures while rescue and relief operations continue at the collapse site.
Senior Officials Visit the Site
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Satya Niketan on Monday to take stock of the rescue and relief operations. Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar, BJP MLA Anil Sharma and other senior officials were also present at the site.
The officials reviewed the ongoing rescue operation and the measures being taken to ensure the safety of residents and emergency personnel working in the area.
Concerns Over Safety of Old Buildings
The incident has once again brought attention to the condition of ageing and potentially unsafe buildings in densely populated parts of Delhi.
Satya Niketan, located close to Delhi University’s South Campus, is known for its large number of student accommodations, paying guest facilities and hostels. The concentration of such residential establishments in older buildings has raised questions about structural safety and compliance with building regulations.
With the rescue operation continuing, authorities are now also focused on assessing neighbouring structures and preventing further casualties.
Officials said the priority remains to establish whether any more people are trapped beneath the debris while simultaneously securing the surrounding buildings and ensuring the safety of rescue personnel.If you want, I can also turn this into a more newspaper-style report with a stronger intro, sub-headline, quotes, and SEO-friendly headline.
