According to reports from Dainik Bhaskar, a five-story building collapsed in Delhi on Sunday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of six individuals. The incident, which occurred around 1:30 PM, prompted an immediate emergency response, with rescue teams successfully extracting 12 survivors from the debris. Five people sustained serious injuries and have been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for treatment.
The structure, reported to be approximately 40 years old and constructed in 1990, was not listed as a dangerous building in local municipal records. Eyewitnesses, including students residing in the building which functioned as a PG accommodation, reported that demolition and renovation work had been ongoing in the basement for the past seven days. Preliminary accounts suggest that the basement had become structurally compromised and was waterlogged, leading to the shifting of a pillar during excavation work on Sunday, which triggered the collapse.
Rescue operations remain ongoing at the site as teams work to clear the rubble and ensure no further victims remain trapped. Authorities have evacuated an adjacent building after structural cracks were observed, with engineers currently installing support pillars to prevent further instability. The incident has highlighted concerns regarding unauthorized basement excavations in densely populated student areas near Delhi University's South Campus, such as Satya Niketan, where the collapse took place.
The story is reported by a major regional outlet (Dainik Bhaskar) with specific details regarding the location, casualty count, and alleged cause of the building collapse. While not corroborated by the provided international wire list, it is consistent with standard reporting on local infrastructure incidents in India and contains no immediate red flags of fabrication.
No corroborating trusted sources found.
Original report: Dainik Bhaskar