Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Satya Niketan students flee after deadly Delhi building collapse
A building where students lived in Delhi collapsed, and at least seven people died.
The accident happened in Satya Niketan, an area with many Delhi University students.
Many nearby buildings were emptied because students and families were worried about safety.
Some students are going home, while others are staying with friends or relatives.
Delhi University offered temporary housing to affected students.
Students said some buildings had problems such as leaking rainwater, expensive rent and poor food.
Some students cannot leave because they have already paid rent or cannot afford a new deposit.
One student joined a protest asking for compensation for the victims.
A five-storey building known as Hostel Daze collapsed in Satya Niketan, killing at least seven people.
Students living near the collapse site are leaving for home or temporarily staying with friends and relatives.
Delhi University has offered temporary housing to students displaced from nearby buildings.
Students cited high rents, steep electricity charges, poor maintenance and rising fees as existing concerns.
Some students said they cannot afford another rent payment or security deposit and fear they may have to drop out.
- Who
- Students living in and around Satya Niketan, Delhi University, rescue workers and protestors were affected.
- What
- A five-storey building known as Hostel Daze collapsed, killing at least seven people and prompting nearby students to leave or seek temporary housing.
- When
- The collapse occurred on Sunday; rescue operations continued into Monday.
- Where
- Satya Niketan in South West Delhi, near Delhi University’s South Campus.
- Why
- Students left because of fears about building safety after the collapse, while some also cited high rents, steep electricity charges and poor living conditions.
- Incident
- Collapse of a five-storey building known as Hostel Daze
- Reported deaths
- At least seven people
- Location
- Satya Niketan, South West Delhi
- Student response
- Many nearby students packed their bags or sought temporary accommodation
- University response
- Delhi University offered affected students temporary housing
- Protest demand
- The All India Students’ Association demanded Rs 1 crore compensation for the victims
- Reported rent
- One student said she paid Rs 17,000 per month for a double-sharing room at Hostel Daze
- Rescue timeline
- Rescue operations continued for a second day on Monday