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Delhi Police Issue Lookout Notice After Satya Niketan Building Collapse
A five-storey building used as a boys’ paying guest accommodation collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area.
The collapse happened on Sunday while repair or renovation work was reportedly taking place.
Six people died in the incident.
Reports gave different numbers for people rescued, saying either five or 11.
Police registered a case against the owner, identified as Hariram Bansal or Hari Ram, and others.
Police also issued a lookout notice to help trace him.
The Delhi government ordered inspections of nearby buildings and paying guest accommodations.
A petition about the collapse and building safety will be heard by the Delhi High Court.
Delhi Police issued a lookout notice for building owner Hariram Bansal, also identified as Hari Ram.
The five-storey boys’ paying guest building in Satya Niketan collapsed on Sunday around 1:30 p.m.
Six people died, while reports differ on the number rescued: one says five and another says 11.
Police registered a case against the owner and others over alleged culpable homicide, negligence and endangering public safety.
Authorities ordered inspections and possible sealing of illegal five-storey buildings, while the Delhi High Court agreed to hear a related petition.
- Who
- The Delhi Police, building owner Hariram Bansal—also identified as Hari Ram—and other people allegedly responsible are involved; six people died.
- What
- A five-storey paying guest building collapsed, prompting a police case, a lookout notice and safety inspections.
- Where
- The incident occurred at the boys’ paying guest accommodation known as Hostel Daze in Satya Niketan, near Delhi University’s South Campus, New Delhi.
- When
- The collapse occurred on Sunday at about 1:30 p.m.; the lookout notice and further official actions were reported on Monday.
- Why
- Police said repair or renovation work was underway when the building collapsed; authorities are investigating alleged negligence and safety violations.
Key facts
- Location
- Satya Niketan, near Delhi University’s South Campus, New Delhi
- Building
- Five-storey boys’ paying guest accommodation known as Hostel Daze
- Reported deaths
- Six people
- Rescue figures
- Reports differ, with five rescued in one account and 11 rescued in another
- Owner
- Hariram Bansal, also identified as Hari Ram
- Police action
- Lookout notice issued; an FIR was registered against the owner and others
- Additional action
- Nearby buildings and paying guest accommodations are being inspected, with sealing ordered where violations are found
Quotes
Chief Minister's Office
The official office of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, commenting on inspections and enforcement after the collapse.
“Intensive inspections of nearby PGs and buildings; sealing to follow if violations are found. The Chief Minister made it clear that there would be no compromise on the safety of Delhi's residents and that no one would be spared in cases of negligence.”
thehansindia.com
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