NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Fatal Building Collapse in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi:
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a tragic incident in which four labourers lost their lives and several others were injured when a three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Nagla Hukum Singh village, Jevar, in Gautam Budh Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, on 19 November 2025. Reports indicate that one of the ten labourers working at the site remains missing. The building, according to sources, was being constructed without any official permission.
Noting that the incident raises serious concerns regarding the violation of human rights of the victims, the NHRC has issued notices to the District Magistrate and the Commissioner of Police, Gautam Budh Nagar, directing them to submit a detailed report within two weeks.
The Commission has requested the report to provide the health status of the injured labourers and details regarding compensation, if any, provided to the next of kin of the deceased and to those injured in the incident.
Media reports dated 20 November 2025 stated that the building collapsed from bottom to top within seconds while the shuttering for the third floor was being removed, highlighting possible lapses in construction safety and regulatory compliance.
The NHRC’s action underscores its commitment to ensuring accountability in cases where human rights and safety standards are compromised, especially in situations involving vulnerable workers.
