Six Dead in South Delhi Building Collapse; MCD Suspends Two Engineers
Delhi building collapse: MCD suspends two engineers as death toll hits 6
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has suspended two engineers following a building collapse in Said-ul-Azaib, South Delhi, that resulted in six fatalities. Rescue operations are ongoing, with seven victims rescued so far, and the Lieutenant Governor has expressed condolences and concern for the injured.
- 01The building collapse occurred in Gali No. 5, Western Marg, Said-ul-Azaib, near Saket Metro Station.
- 02Junior Engineer Aman Jain was suspended for dereliction of duty, while Assistant Engineer Sudesh Singh Chouhan was suspended for negligence in supervision.
- 03Lieutenant Governor Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu expressed deep distress over the incident and assured support for the affected families.
- 04The National Disaster Response Force reported rescuing seven victims, including four alive and three unconscious.
- 05Rescue operations continue as authorities search for more individuals trapped under the debris.
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has suspended two engineers following a tragic building collapse in the Said-ul-Azaib area, near Saket Metro Station, which has resulted in six confirmed deaths. The suspended officials, Junior Engineer Aman Jain and Assistant Engineer Sudesh Singh Chouhan, face allegations of negligence and failure to perform their duties effectively. Rescue operations are ongoing, with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) reporting that seven victims have been rescued, including four who are alive and three in unconscious states. Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu, expressed condolences for the victims and their families, emphasizing the need for immediate medical assistance and support for those affected. The incident has raised concerns about building safety and regulatory oversight in the area.
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The building collapse has raised serious concerns regarding construction safety and regulatory compliance in Delhi.
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