Tragic Building Collapse in Delhi Claims Six Lives, Injures Seven
Delhi building collapse: Six dead, seven injured in Said-ul-Azaib
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A building collapse in Said-ul-Azaib, Delhi, resulted in six fatalities and seven injuries on Saturday evening. Emergency services, including the National Disaster Response Force, are conducting ongoing rescue operations. A case of Culpable Homicide has been registered as investigations continue.
- 01The incident occurred in Gali No 5, Western Marg, Said-ul-Azaib, near Saket Metro Station.
- 02Rescue operations began shortly after 7:35 PM, with the first PCR call logged at 7:38 PM.
- 03A total of 13 individuals were rescued from the debris, with seven receiving medical treatment.
- 04The deceased's bodies have been returned to their families after post-mortem procedures.
- 05A case of Culpable Homicide has been registered, and police are conducting raids to locate the accused.
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On Saturday evening, a building collapsed in the Said-ul-Azaib area of Delhi, near Saket Metro Station, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and injuries to seven others. The incident was reported around 7:35 PM, prompting immediate action from local police and emergency services. A green corridor was established to facilitate the swift transport of the injured to nearby hospitals, including AIIMS Trauma Centre and Safdarjung Hospital. Rescue teams, including the National Disaster Response Force, successfully rescued a total of 13 people from the rubble. Authorities confirmed that the bodies of the deceased have been handed over to their families following post-mortem procedures. In response to the tragedy, a case of Culpable Homicide has been filed at Police Station Mehrauli, with investigations underway to identify those responsible for the building's collapse.
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The building collapse has resulted in significant loss of life and injuries, prompting a response from emergency services and raising concerns about building safety standards in the area.
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