Building Collapse: A tragic event has unfolded during the heavy rains in Delhi, where a building unexpectedly collapsed in the Satya Niketan area of South Delhi. Many individuals are feared to be trapped beneath the rubble following this unfortunate incident.

In response to the news of the collapse, Union Home Minister Amit Shah promptly shortened his schedule. He was in Goa for the inauguration of the BJP’s new office when he learned about the building’s collapse in Delhi.

Expressing his sorrow over the incident, Union Home Minister Amit Shah mentioned that he had contacted the Chief Minister, the Delhi Police Commissioner, and the Director General of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to evaluate the situation on-site. MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri announced that the government has established a committee to investigate the cause of the collapse and will take action against anyone found responsible. According to Bidhuri, an FIR has been lodged against the building’s owner.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has voiced his concerns regarding the incident. He has urged the NDRF, Delhi Fire Service, and all rescue teams to ensure the safe evacuation of the injured. Rahul Gandhi stated that Congress and NSUI workers are on-site and prepared to offer any necessary assistance. The Delhi Police reported that at approximately 1:34 pm, the South Campus Police Station received alerts about the building collapse near the Nanakpura Gurudwara. Local police, fire brigade, CAT ambulances, and other emergency services are actively responding. An NDRF team has also arrived, and rescue and relief efforts are currently in progress. The exact number of individuals trapped under the debris remains unknown. Three people who were rescued from the rubble and taken to the AIIMS Trauma Center are in critical condition, while six individuals have been rescued so far and are receiving treatment at the hospital.

The  Delhi Chief Minister is in constant contact with officials regarding this incident. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered all possible assistance to the victims. She is in contact with the District Magistrate, Delhi Police, and NDRF officials, as well as other department officials. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has also reached the scene.
Delhi government minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa expressed concern over the incident. He said efforts are being made to evacuate people as quickly as possible. Relief and rescue operations are underway.

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Delhi Minister Pravesh Verma also expressed grief over the incident. He said that rescue teams from the NDRF, Delhi Fire Service, Delhi Police, DDMA, MCD, CATS, and Civil Defense are on the spot and every effort is being made to rescue those trapped.