Modi condoles deaths in Delhi building collapse
The tragedy unfolded on Sunday when a five-story building situated in Delhi's South-West district, specifically at Satya Niketan, collapsed. This catastrophic event resulted in the loss of three lives and left five individuals in critical condition. The families of the deceased were heartbroken, and the injured faced a long journey towards recovery.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, conveyed his deepest sympathies to the grieving families and fervently prayed for the swift recovery of the wounded. Authorities have been tirelessly working at the site, aiding those impacted by this calamity. The five-story structure, which served as a boys' paying guest accommodation near Delhi University's South Campus, succumbed to the disaster.
Rescue operations were initiated by multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force, Delhi Fire Service, Delhi Police, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The fire department was alerted around 1:30 pm, leading to the deployment of eight fire tenders and police teams to the scene. By 3:30 pm, five injured individuals had been transported to AIIMS Trauma Centre.
The adjacent building was vacated as a precautionary measure, as per Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also extended their sympathies and urged for enhanced rescue and medical support.
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