{
  "id": 6849069,
  "title": "PG operator, on the run since Delhi building collapse killed 7, surrenders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/pg-operator-on-the-run-since-delhi-building-collapse-killed-7",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T03:10:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/satya-niketan-building-collapse-pg-operator-shubham-tyagi-surrenders-10874510/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A fugitive accused, responsible for operating a Paying Guest (PG) accommodation in a recently collapsed building in South West Delhi, surrendered to the police on Friday, according to reports. Shubham Tyagi, the accused, had been on the run since Sunday following the tragic incident that claimed seven lives. Tyagi, along with co-accused Sudhanshu Lovneesh, was operating the PG called \"Hostel Daze\" in the five-storey building. Tyagi was arrested at the Patiala House Court and was subsequently granted two days of police custody. Initially, Tyagi claimed he only contributed financially to the PG operation, but investigators have since discovered that he also operated the building with Lovneesh. The upper ground and first floors were leased to Lovneesh, while the second and third floors were leased to Tyagi. The building owner, Hariram, his wife Urmila, their son Mahesh, and labour contractor Saroj were arrested earlier this week in connection with the case. According to investigators, the building owner had only been permitted to build the first and second floor, but additional floors were added later. The ongoing construction work in the basement, intended to address seepage issues, reportedly weakened the structure. A laborer had reportedly warned the building owner about the potential collapse hours before the incident. During questioning, Lovneesh also claimed he had warned Mahesh against proceeding with the renovation work. Both Tyagi and Lovneesh were responsible for managing the 16-bed facility, maintenance, and repair and construction work at the aging building. They had previously run similar operations in other parts of the area. Lovneesh was the primary person prospective tenants interacted with when seeking accommodations.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/blunt-force-to-the-chest-abdomen-what-autopsy-of-manipuri-musician",
        "published": "2026-09-12T02:05:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}