Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested PG operator Sudhanshu in connection with the Satya Niketan building collapse that claimed seven lives.
Hariram was initially untraceable following the building collapse before police later apprehended him in Bhiwadi. Police subsequently arrested Urmila and Mahesh. Investigators are probing the family’s involvement in the property and the operation of the PG, while also checking whether they ran any other PG facilities in the area.
Rescue operation ends after 27 hours The rescue operation continued for more than 27 hours before concluding at 5:10 pm on Monday, after officials confirmed that all the debris had been cleared. A total of 12 people were rescued, seven of whom were declared dead. Police had formed 10 teams to locate him and also issued a Look Out Circular.
The property was registered in Urmila’s name, the electricity connection was in Hariram’s name, while Mahesh was involved in managing the PG, according to investigators.
Police had earlier arrested alleged property owner Hariram Gupta, his wife Urmila, and their son Mahesh.
The Delhi government has also ordered a magisterial inquiry into the building collapse. Further investigation is underway.
