MCD Begins Demolition of Dilapidated Buildings in Satya Niketan
· India · Indian Express, Zee News
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has started demolishing building 13 in Satya Niketan, a locality in New Delhi known for its student hostels. This action follows the collapse of a five-storey building in the area on Sunday, which resulted in seven deaths, including five Delhi University students. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for three additional buildings deemed to be in a dilapidated condition. The demolition process is being conducted in stages to ensure the safety of surrounding structures. The Delhi government stated that these measures are necessary to prevent further accidents in the densely packed neighbourhood.
Why it matters
The demolition directly impacts students living in private hostels in South Delhi, forcing immediate relocations and raising concerns about building safety standards in the area.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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