A five-storey paying guest (PG) building in Satya Niketan, Delhi collapses, killing three students. Rescue operations are underway and multiple agencies work at the site. Authorities say ten people are rescued, and an FIR is registered. Reports also cite local claims that renovations and basement water issues contribute to the collapse.
In the aftermath, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) begins sealing and evacuating adjoining structures assessed as unsafe. One MCD official tells PTI that the nearly 30-year-old building is illegal, noting it was built on about 55 square yards and violates norms. Additional coverage says the MCD orders immediate sealing of all illegal buildings in Delhi above four floors.
Different outlets focus on related policy and accountability measures. One reports that authorities flag a specific adjacent building and note the structure was built against established rules. Another highlights plans for strict action, including dismissal and prosecution steps against officials found to have allowed such constructions, while student activists call out alleged negligence in PG safety compliance.
