Satya Niketan building collapse: Owner, wife get 14-day custody; FIR flags construction despite load concerns
A Delhi court has sent Satya Niketan PG owner Hariram Gupta and his wife Urmila Gupta to 14-day judicial custody, while their son Mahesh Gupta was remanded to police custody. The FIR alleges that four upper floors were added to the old building despite concerns over its load-bearing capacity.
A Delhi court ordered Satya Niketan PG accommodation owner Hariram Gupta and his wife Urmila Gupta to 14 days of judicial custody following the tragic building collapse that resulted in seven deaths. Their son, Mahesh Gupta, was placed in police custody for two days. This decision came after the Delhi Police investigation raised concerns over construction and renovation work at the PG near Delhi University's South Campus.
The building, which was being used as a boys PG, collapsed during ongoing repair work, prompting questions about illegal construction and safety compliance. Hariram Gupta and Urmila Gupta face charges of culpable homicide and negligence. The collapse has highlighted the inadequate safety regulations for student accommodations in Delhi, leading to calls for more inspections and safer hostels.
The Delhi government has ordered the sealing of illegal buildings and increased inspections of PG accommodations.
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