Delhi's Satya Niketan witnessed a tragedy as a three-storey building collapsed on April 25, trapping multiple people. The building was being renovated when it caved-in, and those trapped were believed to be labourers.
The building was being converted into a paying guest (PG) accomodation. Fire Services said that they received a call around 1:24 pm, and the main challenge was getting vehicles to the spot as the building is in a congested area.
At least 4 people had been rescued by 4:30 pm. A senior fire official was quoted by PTI as saying that the building was not in a good enough condition to undergo renovation. National Disaster Response Force personnel were deployed at the spot to aid in rescue and relief.
ALSO WATCH: Security arrangements in Jahangirpuri being reviewed: Delhi Police
South Delhi Mayor visited the spot, and said that the building had been marked as being in the danger zone in March. Mukesh Suryan said, "What I've come to know is that the owners wanted to repair their house. If there was a budget issue, they thought or repair... Nigam did its work. The building was in the danger zone, and we had intimated as per procedure. The notice had pasted on March 31. On April 14, police, SDM etc had been intimated. Officials have letters of the copies."