A building collapsed in Satya Niketan, Delhi, while construction and renovation work was underway, according to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. She said 11 people had been rescued and that she was heading to the hospital to assess those taken out of the structure.

Gupta said the building was old and was being used as a PG, with children inside when it collapsed. She identified basement excavation as a possible trigger, saying a pillar shifted and the entire building came down.

Rescue operation and official response

Rescue work was continuing at the site, with all agencies working continuously, Gupta said. She described saving the children’s lives as the immediate priority and said officials were present while the operation continued.

The chief minister also said there would be no shortage of resources during the rescue effort. She said the condition of all rescued people needed to be understood and that she was going to the hospital for that assessment.

Accountability under scrutiny

Gupta said responsibility would be fixed after the collapse. Her warning covered the building owner and any official found responsible, with a promise that no guilty person would be spared.

The circumstances described by the chief minister point to questions about the construction and renovation activity, including the basement excavation and the building’s condition. Further official findings would be needed to establish responsibility.

Conclusion

The immediate focus remains rescuing people and assessing those already brought out, while responsibility for the collapse is expected to be examined through official action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the building collapse?

The collapse took place in Satya Niketan, Delhi.

Q. How many people were rescued?

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said 11 people had been rescued.

Q. What was the building being used for?

The building was being used as a PG, and children were inside.

Q. What did the chief minister say caused the collapse?

Gupta said basement excavation during construction and renovation shifted a pillar, leading to the collapse.

Q. What was the priority after the collapse?

The immediate priority was to save lives and continue the rescue operation.

Q. Who could face action?

Gupta said the building owner or any official found responsible would not be spared.