Delhi horror: 5 dead in building collapse, rescue ops on; FIR filed against PG owner

Delhi witnessed a tragic building collapse on Sunday at a paying guest (PG) accommodation known as Hostel Daze in the Satya Niketan area, resulting in the death of five individuals. Rescue operations were immediately initiated to locate any survivors trapped under the rubble. The collapsed building was later identified as Hostel Daze, which housed several students staying temporarily. An adjacent structure also succumbed to the collapse, adding to the severity of the incident.

Upon receiving information about the collapse, emergency services, including eight fire tenders, rushed to the scene. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Delhi Fire Service collaborated with other agencies to ensure a comprehensive response. The JJP Apex Trauma Centre (AIIMS) received ten patients from the incident, with four fatalities and one critically injured individual succumbing to their injuries.

Three patients sustained critical injuries and required hospitalization, while another patient with minor injuries was discharged after observation.

The death toll initially stood at five, but later increased to six as additional victims were identified. The rescue operation continued, with authorities focusing on the building's basement construction, alleging that work was underway, which may have contributed to the collapse. The weak foundation of the building, according to local residents, was another concern. Most of the PG's residents hailed from Kerala, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh and were studying at various colleges in the vicinity.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the site to assess the situation and expressed her commitment to holding the responsible parties accountable. An FIR was registered against the building owner following an on-site review and preliminary assessment conducted by the Delhi government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his condolences to the victims and their families, vowing that authorities would work tirelessly to assist those affected by the disaster.