Three people died and one was injured when an under-construction building collapsed in Delhi's Paharganj area on Saturday evening, prompting an ongoing search and rescue operation by emergency teams, police officials said. The fire department received the distress call at 6:05 PM, and police officials confirmed the casualties. Further details are awaited.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta condoled the loss of lives and ordered a probe into the incident, assuring that strict action will be ensured against the culprits. "May God grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to the bereaved families to bear this irreparable loss," she posted on X.
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In separate incident on Friday officials reported that a four-story building in east Delhi's Bihari Colony, Shahdara. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), with police assistance, has reinforced the building. Following an inspection, its demolition is being considered. As per the TOI report Chairman Kapoor stated that the MCD is inspecting and sealing dangerous buildings (5-6 stories) in Shahdara South.
Evacuations have already taken place in Bihari Colony. A survey on Friday will determine whether to seal or demolish buildings and what legal actions to take. Buildings near the inspected ones are also being checked for potential collapse.