New Delhi, Jul 26 (PTI) Two factory workers were injured after the roof of a small manufacturing unit collapsed in northeast Delhi's Garhi New Usmanpur, police said on Saturday.

The incident was reported at the factory manufacturing iron stands at around 6 pm on Friday, they said.

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According to police, the roof of the structure suddenly caved in, injuring two workers -- Tajim and Akram, both aged 25. They have been hospitalised and their condition is said to be stable.

A case under sections 290 (negligent conduct), 125a (endangering human life) and 3(5) (joint liability) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered, police said.

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An investigation is underway to ascertain liability and whether safety norms were violated in the structure's construction and maintenance, police said.

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