Delhi building collapse death toll up to 7; HC orders citywide PG inspection, flags student housing woes
Building owner arrested, along with spouse and son; five MCD officials suspended; Delhi government mulling policy to govern buildings used for different purposes, including PG accommodations
Rescue efforts concluded after 24 hours following the collapse of a building in Delhi's Satya Niketan, resulting in seven fatalities, according to officials. The Delhi High Court has criticized both Delhi University and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for negligence, ordering an investigation into the safety measures that were not implemented.
The inquiry will assess the responsibility of both institutions and the municipal corporation for the tragedy. Authorities are conducting a citywide safety audit, sealing illegal buildings, and intensifying inspections of paying guest accommodations, which are believed to be in violation of safety norms.
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