Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday directed officials to take strict action against all officials responsible in the wake of the building collapse in south Delhi’s Sidulagap area that claimed five lives.
A post from the CMO on X said that CM Gupta visited the accident site in Saidulagab and reviewed the ongoing relief and rescue operations.
“Rescue teams have been engaged in operations continuously since last night. On the instructions of the Chief Minister, swift action has been taken and a criminal case has been registered at Mehrauli Police Station. A magisterial inquiry has been ordered under the District Magistrate (DM), South Zone,” the post read.
The circular also stated that officials have been directed to inspect dilapidated and dangerous buildings in the vicinity and take strict action wherever necessary.
He added, “The Prime Minister ordered strict action to be taken against all unlicensed buildings and ordered action to be taken against all responsible officials of the relevant departments.”
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At least five people were killed and eight others injured after a four-storey building housing guest accommodation collapsed in south Delhi’s Sidulagap area near Saket Metro station on Saturday evening.
Delhi Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu called for the speedy recovery of those affected by the accident. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident of building collapse in Saket and the resulting injuries and loss of life. Multi-agency search and rescue operations are continuing and authorities have been instructed to ensure all necessary medical assistance and immediate relief are provided,” he said in a post on X.
Aam Aadmi Party Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj has demanded action against the officials in the matter. “This is not a coincidence, this is a blatant willful dereliction of duty by officers,” he said in a post on X. “There have been repeated written complaints about this dangerous building.”
The multi-agency rescue operation continued throughout the night, with teams pulling at least ten people from the rubble, while authorities continued search efforts amid fears that more people could be trapped under the rubble.
