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ABVP Protests Delhi Building Collapse, Demands MCD Chief Resign
A five-storey private hostel collapsed in Satya Niketan, Delhi.
At least five people have died.
Rescue work was taking place at the site.
On Sunday night, hundreds of ABVP members protested at the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s main office.
They wanted MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar to resign.
Some protesters broke windows while trying to enter the building.
They also clashed with police.
Police detained about 15 people.
ABVP said the collapse happened because the civic body was negligent.
At least five people have died after a five-storey private hostel collapsed in Satya Niketan, southwest Delhi.
Hundreds of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad members attempted to enter the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s main office Sunday night.
Protesters demanded the resignation of MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar.
Protesters reportedly broke windows and clashed with police while trying to enter the Civic Centre building at Ajmeri Gate.
Police detained around 15 protesters, while ABVP alleged civic-body negligence caused the collapse.
- Who
- At least five people died; hundreds of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad protesters, police, and MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar are involved.
- What
- A five-storey private hostel collapsed, followed by an ABVP protest demanding the MCD commissioner’s resignation.
- Where
- The collapse occurred in Satya Niketan in southwest Delhi; the protest took place at the MCD’s Civic Centre in Ajmeri Gate.
- When
- The protest took place on Sunday night; rescue operations were underway at the incident site.
- Why
- ABVP alleged that Municipal Corporation of Delhi negligence led to the building collapse.
ABVP’s allegations
Police and civic response
Cause of the collapse
ABVP’s allegations
ABVP alleged that negligence by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi led to the hostel’s collapse.
Police and civic response
The article reports the allegation but does not provide a response from the MCD or establish an official cause.
Protest conduct
ABVP’s allegations
ABVP members attempted to enter the MCD’s main office while demanding accountability from the commissioner.
Police and civic response
Police said protesters broke windows, clashed with personnel, and around 15 were detained.
Key facts
- Incident
- Collapse of a five-storey private hostel
- Location
- Satya Niketan, southwest Delhi
- Reported deaths
- At least five
- Protesting group
- Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad
- Demand
- Resignation of MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar
- Detentions
- Around 15 protesters
- Protest location
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi Civic Centre, Ajmeri Gate
Sources
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