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Satya Niketan Building Collapse Leaves Three Dead, 11 Rescued
A building in Delhi’s Satya Niketan neighborhood suddenly collapsed on Sunday.
It was an old building used as a place for paying guests, and children were inside.
Rescue workers from several agencies searched through the rubble.
The chief minister said 11 people were rescued, although an earlier police update said six people had been taken to hospitals.
Hospital officials first reported that two people had died, while later updates said three people had died.
Officials said work in the basement may have caused a pillar to move.
They are still checking whether anyone else is trapped.
The government promised to investigate and punish anyone found responsible.
A residential building collapsed Sunday afternoon in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, where it was being used as paying guest accommodation.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said 11 people were rescued, while an earlier Delhi Police update reported six people taken to hospitals.
Hospital authorities initially said two people died at the AIIMS Trauma Centre; later police and government updates placed the death toll at three.
Officials said the 40–50-year-old building had a basement and five upper floors, with renovation or excavation work underway.
The National Disaster Response Force and other agencies continued searching for people possibly trapped, while an inquiry committee and an FIR against the owner were reported.
- Who
- Residents and paying guests, including children, were affected; Delhi emergency agencies, police and rescue teams responded.
- What
- A residential building collapsed, causing deaths and injuries and prompting search-and-rescue operations.
- Where
- Satya Niketan, South-West Delhi, India.
- When
- Sunday afternoon; the Delhi Fire Department received an alert at about 1:30 PM.
- Why
- Officials gave a preliminary explanation involving basement renovation or excavation that may have shifted a pillar; the cause remains under investigation.
Key facts
- Rescued
- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said 11 people were rescued; an earlier Delhi Police update said six people were rescued and taken to hospitals.
- Deaths
- AIIMS Trauma Centre initially reported two people brought dead; later police and government updates reported three deaths.
- Building
- Officials described the structure as 40–50 years old, with a basement and five upper floors.
- Use
- The building was being used as paying guest accommodation, with children inside at the time.
- Preliminary cause
- Officials cited renovation or excavation in the basement and a pillar that reportedly shifted.
- Rescue agencies
- The National Disaster Response Force, Delhi Fire Service, police, local authorities and other agencies participated in the response.
- Investigation
- An inquiry committee was formed, and an FIR was reportedly registered against the house owner.
Quotes
Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi
Delhi mayor who visited the collapse site and urged continued focus on rescue operations
“...The government has formed a committee. The committee will investigate the matter, and as soon as its report comes, the strictest possible action will be taken against whoever is found guilty. An FIR has been registered against the owner of the house, and perhaps he has also been arrested.”
republicworld.com
“I received information about the incident an hour ago. By then, the ambulance had already arrived. We want the children to be saved. There are many shortcomings in the system, and I accept that. But right now, I request everyone to let the rescue operation continue first.”
republicworld.com
AIIMS Trauma Centre
Hospital trauma centre providing casualty and admission details
“A total of seven people were brought to the AIIMS Trauma Centre, and one person was brought to Safdarjung Hospital. Of those brought to the AIIMS Trauma Centre, two were declared brought dead.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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