Delhi Building Collapse: Adjoining Unsafe Structure in Satya Niketan To Be Demolished Within 2 Days
Municipal authorities in Delhi have announced plans to demolish a weakened adjacent building within two days following the catastrophic collapse of a multi-storey paying guest accommodation in Southwest Delhi's Satya Niketan.
An adjoining building near the site of the deadly Satya Niketan collapse in Delhi will be demolished within two days after authorities declared it unsafe, officials said on Tuesday. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has evacuated the structure as a precaution following the collapse of a five-storey building that housed students and claimed seven lives, according to a report.
The move is part of a wider safety review in the area as authorities investigate the circumstances behind Sunday's collapse and examine nearby buildings for structural risks. Satya Niketan Building Collapse: Owner Hariram Bansal Apprehended in Rajasthan.
Adjoining building declared dangerous
The MCD identified the building next to the collapsed structure as being in a dangerous condition and ordered its demolition. Residents and occupants were evacuated before the planned action to prevent another incident. Officials said the demolition work is expected to be completed within two days, subject to safety and operational requirements at the site.
Seven Killed in Satya Niketan Collapse
The five-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area, which is located near Delhi University's South Campus and has a large number of student accommodations and paying guest facilities. Seven people were killed in the incident, while several others were rescued from the debris. Rescue teams, including police, fire personnel and disaster response forces, carried out an extensive operation at the site. Delhi Building Collapse: 5 MCD Officials Suspended as Death Toll Rises to 7.
Investigation Into Cause of Collapse Continues
Authorities are investigating the cause of the building collapse, with reports pointing to concerns over the age and structural condition of the building, as well as recent repair or construction work. The tragedy has renewed scrutiny of illegal construction, ageing structures and safety standards in densely populated areas that house large numbers of students.
MCD Officials Suspended
The MCD has also suspended five officials, including a deputy commissioner, in connection with the incident as questions mount over building safety and regulatory oversight in the area. The Satya Niketan tragedy has prompted authorities to review the safety of nearby buildings and consider stronger structural audits and safety measures, particularly for properties used as student accommodation.
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