Particle.news
Download on the App Store
44 ARTICLES
·
4w ago

Delhi Building Collapse Claims 11 Lives, Sparks Probe into Negligence

The Mustafabad tragedy, which left 11 dead and 11 injured, has prompted investigations into structural failures and unauthorized construction in the 20-year-old building.

Image
Image

Overview

  • A four-storey residential building in Mustafabad, northeast Delhi, collapsed around 3 a.m. on April 19, 2025, killing 11 people, including three children, and injuring 11 others.
  • The collapse occurred during heavy rains and thunderstorms, with preliminary investigations pointing to unauthorized construction and structural weaknesses as potential causes.
  • Rescue operations led by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Delhi Fire Services, and police lasted over 12 hours, with 22 occupants accounted for.
  • Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordered a probe into the incident and promised strict action against those responsible for negligence, while an FIR has been filed against the parties involved.
  • The incident highlights broader concerns about aging infrastructure, unauthorized construction, and enforcement lapses in densely populated areas of Delhi.