Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Karol Bagh Building Collapse Kills One, Injures Three
An old two-storey building in Delhi suddenly collapsed while workers were demolishing it.
The accident happened in the Karol Bagh area on Friday morning, August 21.
One worker, Sheikh Shamshad, died from his injuries.
Three other workers were hurt.
Mohammad Ayub was reported to be in critical condition after suffering a head injury and a broken hand.
Sheikh Saidul had injuries to his limbs, while Rafik-Ul had minor injuries.
Police and fire teams searched the rubble and rescued people after residents raised the alarm.
Police said the demolition did not have the required permission, and reports said the owners and contractor were detained.
One labourer died and three others were injured when a two-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Karol Bagh.
The collapse occurred around 11:15 a.m. on Friday, August 21, on Pyare Lal Road in Regarpura.
Police said labourers were demolishing the old structure through a private contractor hired by the building owners.
Police said the required demolition permission had not been obtained from the concerned agency.
Rescue teams responded after labourers were trapped; reports said the building owners and contractor were detained.
- Who
- Labourers at the site were affected: Sheikh Shamshad died, three others were injured, and reports said the building owners and contractor were detained.
- What
- A two-storey building collapsed during demolition work, killing one labourer and injuring three others.
- When
- Around 11:15 a.m. on Friday, August 21.
- Where
- Building No. 3512 on Pyare Lal Road in Regarpura, Karol Bagh, Delhi.
- Why
- Police said an old structure was being demolished without required permission from the concerned agency.
- Deaths
- One labourer, Sheikh Shamshad, died after sustaining critical injuries.
- Injuries
- Three labourers were injured; Mohammad Ayub’s condition was reported as critical.
- Location
- Building No. 3512, Pyare Lal Road, Regarpura, Karol Bagh, Delhi.
- Time
- Approximately 11:15 a.m. on Friday, August 21.
- Structure
- An old two-storey building described as under construction.
- Demolition
- A private contractor hired by the building owners was carrying out the demolition.
- Permission
- Police said the required permission had not been obtained from the concerned agency.
- Response
- Police and fire service teams launched search and rescue operations after residents alerted them.
