CCTV captures shocking moment of PG collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan - top updates as search continues on second day
A five-storey boys’ PG accommodation collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan, killing six people and injuring others. Rescue operations continued into Monday, while authorities ordered inspections and sealing of illegal buildings amid concerns over construction safety norms.
On the second day of rescue operations following the collapse of a five-storey building in Delhi's Satya Niketan, fresh CCTV footage revealed the moment the structure suddenly collapsed. A shopkeeper narrowly escaped moments before the building came down. As of now, 12 people have been rescued, while six individuals were confirmed dead.
The building, known as "Hostel Daze", was a PG accommodation for students due to limited hostel facilities at Delhi University. The collapse was attributed to water accumulation in the basement, which worsened due to ongoing repair work that weakened the structure. Following the incident, the Delhi government ordered the sealing of all illegal buildings over four floors and initiated inspections of nearby PG accommodations.
The CM, Rekha Gupta, has vowed to take strict action against officials responsible for approving such constructions.
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