Delhi building collapse: Satya Niketan rescue operation concludes; death count at 7

The rescue operation in connection with Satya Niketan building collapse has been concluded.  A total of 12 persons were admitted to hospitals. Of these, 7 persons, including 1 unidentified male, succumbed to their injuries, while 5 persons are presently undergoing treatment. Of the 5 persons under treatment, 3 are critically injured. 

After a tragic boys' PG collapse incident in Delhi's Satya Niketan area where seven people have lost their lives till now, India TV unearthed the conditions of PG accommodations in Delhi's UPSC hub Mukherjee Nagar. A job aspirant told India TV, "the rooms are pathetic and quite congested, with hardly space to breathe. The kitchen lacks basic hygiene and have to depend on local Dhabas mostly for food." The PGs charge around Rs 30 to 40,000 for a single room, and for sharing accommodations, it can vary between Rs 10,000 to 20,000.  

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Questioning the authorities over the building collapse in Satya Niketan that left seven people dead, the Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice to Centre, Delhi government, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Delhi University (DU), seeking their separate response over the numbers of students who live in such PGs across the capital. Read more.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday that the Delhi government has taken the building collapse incident Satya Niketan 'with utmost seriousness', reiterating that anyone found guilty or responsible will not be spared.

"Immediate sealing of buildings with unauthorised fifth floors has been ordered across Delhi. Nearby PGs and buildings are also being thoroughly inspected. Strict action, including sealing, will be taken against violations," she said on X. 

In the wake of the deadly Satya Niketan building collapse, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has ordered the immediate sealing of illegal constructions exceeding four floors. But what do Delhi's building rules say about the permissible number of storeys and height limits for houses in the national capital? Let's look at the regulations regarding the number of storeys and the height limits for houses in the national capital. Read more. 

The Delhi Police is bringing Hariram Gupta, the alleged owner of the collapsed Satya Niketan building, from Bhiwadi to Delhi. Gupta will undergo a medical examination after being brought to the capital, following which he will be produced before a court. The police are likely to seek his custody for further questioning. Investigators are seeking to ascertain why Gupta fled after the building collapse and whether he attempted to destroy or tamper with any evidence. Police said that when a team reached Gupta’s residence after registering the FIR, he had already fled.

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The alleged owner of the Delhi's Satya Niketan building collapse, Hariram, has been apprehended in Bhiwadi. Further examination is ongoing, said Delhi Police.

Aam Aadmi Party holds protest over Satya Niketan building collapse. AAP MLA Jarnail Singh said, "The question is straightforward how long will people continue to lose their lives and have their lives put at risk, simply because of the greed of a few individuals for money? Students from across the country come to Delhi to study and realise their dreams; the environment they are forced to live in and the tragedy that occurred yesterday is deeply distressing. Seven bodies have already been recovered, yet it is not clear how many students remain buried inside that building along with their dreams. Accountability must be fixed."

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered the suspension of five MCD officials in connection with the Satya Niketan building collapse. Those suspended include the MCD Deputy Commissioner, Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer, Assistant Engineer and Junior Engineer.

The death toll in the Satya Niketan building collapse has risen to seven after one more person was recovered from the debris but could not be saved. A total of 12 people have been rescued, while seven have died in the incident

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Hariram Bansal's house in Gurugram is locked. The house is located in the Sector-23 area of ​​Gurugram. According to sources, there has been no one at Hariram's house since late last night.

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The Delhi Police has formed 10 separate teams to apprehend the building owner, Hariram. These teams comprise local district police and special staff, as well as personnel from various operational units within the district. All these teams are being led by officers of the Additional DCP rank. The police are conducting raids in Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to apprehend Hariram.

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Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu called a high-level meeting on the Satya Niketan building collapse incident, which took 6 lives. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta will also be present at the meeting. Senior officials from DDA, MCD, and Delhi Police are expected to attend. The high-level meeting will be held later this afternoon. The LG is likely to take several major decisions during the meeting.

A lawyer on Monday mentioned the Satya Niketan building collapse matter before the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, seeking an urgent hearing in view of the gravity of the incident. The Chief Justice agreed to take up the matter for hearing today. The urgent mention comes against the backdrop of the tragic building collapse in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, in which six people have reportedly died. The incident has raised serious concerns, and the matter has now reached the Delhi High Court for judicial consideration.

Delhi Police have raided several places, including Gurugram, to arrest building owner Hariram, but he was not found at home; he has absconding. Police suspect that the owner of the Satya Niketan building is hiding somewhere within the Delhi-NCR region. Delhi Police have also raided the premises of his close associates and relatives in an effort to apprehend him, but the building owner remains at large.

Delhi Police issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against the building owner, Hariram.

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, "It is suspected that there might still be a labourer trapped, as their presence has not yet been confirmed. All officials responsible in the chain of command will be suspended... (The action will be taken) today itself. It wouldn't be appropriate for me to specify exactly who is facing action, but I can tell you that action is being taken against in-line officials at the highest levels, levels where such action has perhaps never been taken before. Everyone will have to answer."

Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi said, "As of now, six people have lost their lives, and six others are undergoing treatment; two have already been discharged. Treatment is ongoing at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), and those patients are reported to be out of danger. Prima facie, this appears to be an accident. this particular house was old. Due to some negligence or a structural failure during this process, the entire building collapsed. Undoubtedly, the materials used in the construction were likely not of the quality required to sustain the structure, leading to the collapse."

The administration installs iron jacks to support buildings near the site of the building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan that claimed six lives.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, "The government, in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation, is formulating a policy mandating that any building intended for public use—whether a PG, nursing home, school, or any other facility—must undergo periodic structural audits and safety certifications; otherwise, no public activity will be permitted there. We will not allow anyone to reside in unsafe PGs. We have arranged accommodation in college hostels for those evacuated from the building, and the government is ensuring their needs are met. We are in contact with the parents of the students affected by this tragedy and are providing them with full support to alleviate their distress. Regarding government officials whose oversight, negligence, or other lapses contributed to this situation, strict action will be taken against them this very day; no one will be spared."

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the Satya Niketan building collapse site on Monday morning to review the ongoing rescue operations and assess safety measures in the area. Following the incident, an FIR has been registered against the building owner. The Chief Minister also directed that strict action be taken against MCD officials found responsible for any lapses. Gupta ordered the immediate sealing of five-storey buildings across Delhi as a safety precaution. She also directed authorities to conduct intensive inspections of nearby paying guest accommodations and other buildings, with structures found violating safety norms to be sealed.

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, "This is a truly tragic incident resulting from the building owner's negligence. It was a very old structure, and the pillars collapsed because the basement had become waterlogged; the entire building came down. Action has already been taken regarding this building, and proceedings will be initiated against the owner. Furthermore, any other dangerous buildings in the vicinity will be identified and demolished. Specifically, we have evacuated the building located directly behind this one, and it will be demolished with immediate effect."

The death toll in the building collapse in southwest Delhi's Satya Niketan area climbed to six, with rescue and search operations for survivors entering the second day on Monday. So far, 11 people have been rescued from the debris of the decades-old multi-storey building. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) issued a statement saying that 11 patients were received at the JPN Apex Trauma Centre (AIIMS) following the Satya Niketan building collapse.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took stock of the situation. So far, 11 people have been rescued from the debris of the decades-old multi-storey building.

Search and rescue operations are underway in South Delhi's Satya Niketan area following a building collapse that claimed six lives. Multiple agencies, including the Delhi Police, Delhi Fire Service, National Disaster Response Force, and Delhi Disaster Management Authority, have been carrying out rescue operations. Police have registered a case against the building owner and others, while a magisterial inquiry has also been ordered.

A total of 11 people have been rescued from the debris of a 50-year-old multi-storey building that collapsed in southwest Delhi's Satya Niketan area, with the death toll reaching six, an official said on Monday. The building, which housed a boys' paying guest accommodation near Delhi University's South Campus, collapsed around 1.30 pm on Sunday while repair work was underway.