Death Count In Delhi Building Collapse Rises To 11, 5 In Hospital

A nightmare unfolded in part of the nationwide capital within the early hours of Sunday when a four-storey constructing got here crashing down like a stack of playing cards, killing eleven individuals and leaving as many injured. 

Round 3 am, the constructing in Mustafabad’s Shakti Vihar collapsed, trapping a number of underneath the rubble. Whereas eleven individuals had been pulled out alive by rescue groups, eleven others had been declared useless. All of the rescued individuals had been rushed to a close-by hospital, the place 5 are present process therapy, whereas six have been discharged.

Utilizing cranes and thermal cameras, rescue groups from Delhi Fireplace Providers, Nationwide Catastrophe Response Drive (NDRF), District Catastrophe Administration Authority (DDMA) and native volunteers have been working by way of the night time. 

Although the officers are but to touch upon the explanation for the collapse, locals have alleged {that a} dividing wall on the bottom ground of the constructing was eliminated with out reinforcing the pillars, making it susceptible.

The incident comes shut on the heels of a constructing collapse in Madhu Vihar not too long ago throughout a mud storm, killing one. 

“They need to have checked the constructing. We stored saying it was shaking after the rain. However, no person got here,” mentioned a neighborhood.

Sehjhad, who misplaced two nephews within the accident, mentioned,  “I’ve come from the hospital. The constructing was eight to 10 years outdated. Pillar work was underway. The entire basis gave manner. Two school-going boys are gone. Every little thing — gold, money — is underneath the rubble.”

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has blamed the collapse on rampant unlawful development in unauthorised colonies. “All such colonies are unauthorised. We’ll act in opposition to the MCD (Municipal Company of Delhi) officers who cleared these homes.”

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has assured strict motion in opposition to the culprits. “Strict motion will probably be taken in opposition to the culprits. Investigations have been ordered,” she posted on X.

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