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ANI Photo | Death toll rises to four in Delhi building collapse as rescue continues
The death toll from the collapse of a five-storey building near Saket Metro Station in South Delhi’s Mehrauli area has increased to four, Delhi Police confirmed on January 31. Rescue operations are ongoing to locate and evacuate any remaining individuals trapped under the debris.
A case of culpable homicide has been registered at Mehrauli Police Station in connection with the incident. The investigation will be conducted under the supervision of the South District Magistrate, following directions from the Chief Minister.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who visited the disaster site in Saidulajab, stated, “Action will be taken against all such unauthorised buildings and the responsible officers.” She confirmed that emergency teams from the local administration are actively searching for anyone still trapped beneath the rubble.
In a statement, the Chief Minister’s Office said, “Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta today visited the incident site at Saidulajab and reviewed the ongoing relief and rescue operations. Rescue teams have been continuously engaged in operations since last night. On the instructions of the Chief Minister, prompt action was taken, and a criminal case has been registered at Mehrauli Police Station. A magisterial inquiry is being ordered under the leadership of the District Magistrate (DM), South District.”
“Additionally, officials have been directed to inspect dilapidated and hazardous buildings in the vicinity and to take strict action wherever necessary. The Chief Minister has ordered strict action against all unauthorised buildings and has directed that action be taken against all responsible officials in the concerned departments,” the office added.
Deputy Commissioner of Police for South Delhi District, Anant Mittal, stated that police arrived at the scene immediately after receiving the report. He said the National Disaster Response Force, District Disaster Management Authority, Fire Services, and Delhi Police are conducting joint rescue operations.
“A building has collapsed, and right after that, we got a call regarding this. Immediately, maximum staff from the Mehrauli Police Station arrived at the spot, and it was seen that an old building had collapsed. Its debris has fallen on a structure. It is being told that a canteen of some medical students was running there, and some people might be trapped in it. Till now, our staff has rescued around nine people from here… By creating a green corridor, we have evacuated multiple ambulances from here, and right now the rescue efforts are being done by NDRF, DDMA, Fire and Police, and will continue to do so,” he said.
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