Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has initiated a magisterial inquiry into the recent collapse of a boys’ PG building in Satya Niketan. This decision came after an on-site inspection and preliminary assessment of the incident. In addition, Gupta has ordered that a First Information Report (FIR) be filed against the building’s owner.
“The building was a PG. It is alleged that renovation work was being undertaken at the ground floor, which led to the collapse of the building. Multiple teams have been formed to trace the alleged persons. Four were declared brought dead and one succumbed to injuries during treatment. She directed the agencies involved to make every possible effort to safely rescue those trapped and ensure that the operation was conducted without any lapses. Multiple agencies, including the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Centralised Accident and Trauma Services (CATS) and Civil Defence, have been deployed at the site and are working together to conduct the rescue operation. The Chief Minister has been in regular contact with the Regional District Magistrate, Delhi Police, NDRF and other officials, seeking updates on the situation. She also spoke with local MP Bansuri Swaraj and RK Puram MLA Anil Sharma, who visited the site and took stock of the ongoing rescue efforts.
A total of 10 people have been rescued till now.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel said an FIR has been registered against building owner Hariram and others at the South Campus police station. The rescue operation is still undergoing,” said the DCP. Delhi CM reviewed rescue and relief operations According to the Delhi Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Gupta reached the site shortly after being informed about the incident and reviewed the rescue and relief efforts with senior officials.
