Satya Niketan PG collapse: After owner Hariram, Delhi Police arrest wife, son
Following a tragic building collapse in Satya Niketan, which resulted in the deaths of seven individuals. Delhi Police apprehended the owner, his wife, and their son. In addition, five officials from the MCD were suspended due to the structural failure. Amidst this chaos, students protested for safer living conditions, prompting further evacuations of nearby structures over safety issues.
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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