‘Distressing’: PM Modi expresses condolences after 3 dead in Delhi building collapse
“The collapse of a building at Satya Niketan, Delhi is distressing. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones,” the Prime Minister's office said.
New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences over the collapse of a building in the Satya Niketan area, which resulted in at least three deaths and around 40 students feared trapped. The Prime Minister's office stated that the incident was "distressing," and the authorities at the site were working to assist those affected by the mishap.
The Prime Minister also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured. Rescue operations continued, with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu visiting the spot to review the situation. Teams from various departments were deployed, and 11 people were rescued from the rubble. Two students who were rescued were admitted to AIIMS, and their condition was critical.
The building owner, Hariram, and others were registered for an FIR under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The incident occurred after renovation work was underway on the ground floor, leading to the collapse.
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