Five Dead, Several Injured After PG Building Collapse Near Saket Metro Station in New Delhi
New Delhi, India — At least five people were killed and several others injured after a paying guest (PG) accommodation building collapsed near Saket Metro Station in South Delhi. The incident triggered a major emergency response as rescue teams rushed to the scene to search for survivors trapped under the debris.
According to officials, the building suddenly gave way, causing extensive damage and leaving residents with little time to escape. Firefighters, police personnel, and disaster response teams worked for hours to rescue those trapped and provide medical assistance to the injured.
The tragic collapse has raised serious concerns about the safety of residential structures and unauthorized constructions in the national capital. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collapse and whether building regulations were violated.
In response to the incident, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced strict action against all unauthorized constructions across the city. She emphasized that accountability would be fixed at every level and warned that no builder, official, or authority would be spared if found responsible for negligence.
"The government will not tolerate violations. We are committed to ensuring justice, accountability, and public safety," the Chief Minister stated.
Officials are continuing rescue and recovery operations while engineers assess nearby structures for potential safety risks. The incident has once again highlighted the urgent need for stricter enforcement of building safety standards in Delhi.
Delhi government have urged residents to report unsafe or unauthorized constructions to help prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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