Pillar shifted and building collapsed: CM on how boys' PG crashed down, vows action against those responsible
· India · Hindustan Times, India Today
An old boys’ paying guest (PG) building in South-West Delhi’s Satya Niketan collapsed after a pillar shifted during basement excavation, killing two and rescuing 11 others, including children. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attributed the collapse to ongoing construction and renovation work, stating that the building was used as accommodation for students. She visited the site and vowed strict action against those responsible, whether building owners or officials. Seven injured were taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre, where two were declared dead, while rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) continue searching for survivors. Gupta emphasized that the priority remains saving lives, but warned that the guilty would not escape accountability.
Why it matters
The collapse directly impacts the families of the 11 rescued and the two deceased, while the broader community faces heightened safety concerns about unregulated construction and renovation work in residential buildings. The CM’s vow for action signals potential legal or administrative consequences for negligence, which could set a precedent for building safety enforcement in Delhi.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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