Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Saree Shop Floor Collapses in Delhi, Plunging into Old Well
Imagine a saree shop in Delhi where the floor suddenly disappeared!
That's what happened when the ground gave way and everything fell into an old well underneath.
Luckily, no one was hurt.
The shop was old, and it turned out there was a hidden, dried-up well below.
Some people think it collapsed because of the well and some believe the water and old sewers damaged the foundation.
Politicians are now arguing about who's to blame for not taking care of the sewers properly.
A saree shop floor in Delhi's Chandni Chowk caved in, leading to a 15-foot fall into an old well.
The incident occurred around 11 am, involving the shop owner and two others.
No injuries were reported, with locals assisting in the rescue.
The collapse is attributed to a dried-up well beneath the shop, potentially weakened by years of sewer water.
Political blame has been directed towards the Delhi government and Jal Board for alleged negligence in sewer maintenance.
- Who
- The shop owner and two others were involved.
- What
- A saree shop floor collapsed into an old well.
- When
- Around 11 am on Wednesday.
- Where
- Chandni Chowk area in Delhi.
- Why
- Likely due to a dried-up well beneath the shop, possibly weakened by sewer water and neglect.
Delhi Government
BJP
Responsibility
Delhi Government
Implied responsibility due to governing Delhi.
BJP
Blamed for negligence in sewer maintenance.
- Location
- Chandni Chowk, Delhi
- Incident
- Shop floor collapse
- Depth of fall
- Approx. 15 feet
- Injuries
- None reported
- Possible cause
- Dried-up well and sewer issues