A multi-storey paying-guest (PG) building collapses in Satya Niketan in New Delhi, near Delhi University’s South Campus, trapping residents as rescue teams search through debris. Multiple outlets report that initial deaths include six or seven people, while at least 11 or 12 people are rescued as operations continue into a second day.

The building is described as a boys’ PG accommodation, reportedly around four to five storeys, and the collapse happens on September 6 while repair work is underway. Accounts highlight intense overnight efforts by police, NDRF and local responders, including use of heavy equipment and dogs, and searches for survivors. Some reports cite cries and chaotic scenes, while others include survivor recollections. Different sources also report varying figures during the rescue timeline, with deaths rising as searches conclude.

In the aftermath, authorities begin inquiries and safety steps. Outlets say police register cases and order investigations; the Delhi High Court orders a broader citywide safety audit of student PG facilities within a week. Several property owners are arrested or named in reports, and some municipal officials are suspended amid concerns about construction and safety compliance.