At least six people have died and 12 have been rescued after a five-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan. Search and rescue operations are still going on in this case.
CM Rekha Gupta herself reached the spot this morning and took stock of the situation and gave instructions to the officials. CM Rekha once again reiterated that the culprits will not be spared.
How did the building collapse?
While talking to the media, CM Rekha Gupta said, “This incident has happened due to the negligence of the owner of the building. It was a very old building and its pillars collapsed due to flooding in the basement; The whole building collapsed. ”
The building next to the building that collapses will be demolished: Rekha
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, “Action has already been taken in the matter of this building and legal process will be initiated against the owner.” In addition, other dangerous buildings nearby will be identified and demolished. Specifically, we have evacuated the building right behind it and it will be demolished immediately. ”
Rekha Gupta said, “The government, along with the municipal corporation, is formulating a policy under which any building of public use — be it PG, nursing home, school or any other facility — will be required to undergo structural audit and safety certification from time to time; Otherwise, no public activity will be allowed there. ”
“We will not allow anyone to live in an unsafe PG. Arrangements have been made for the evacuees to stay in college hostels and the government is taking care of their needs. We are in touch with the parents of the students affected by this incident and are extending all possible help to them to mitigate their suffering. Strict action will be taken against the government officials who have been in this situation due to lack of supervision, negligence or other mistakes; No one will be spared. ”
CM Rekha Gupta took strict action after Satya Niketan tragedy
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the spot again this morning and reviewed the security arrangements and the ongoing action. Strict action was also taken during this period.
- FIR filed against building owner
- Strict action will be taken against MCD officials found responsible.
- Instructions to seal fifth floor buildings in Delhi immediately
- Nearby PGs and buildings will also be thoroughly checked, sealing will be done if rules are found violated.
