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Delhi Clears Debris of Collapsed 100-Foot Mobile Tower, Launches Investigation

Residents’ criticism of the permit process highlights institutional failures

A senior police official said they received a PCR call, informing them that a tower had fallen near MCD Park in B-2 of Safdarjung Enclave. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
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Overview

  • The 100-foot tower, installed on May 22 with MCD approval, collapsed around 4 a.m. on June 15 due to strong winds and rain.
  • No injuries were reported following the collapse in B2 Safdarjung Enclave, according to police and local authorities.
  • Residents had protested the installation over safety fears, with former MLA Somnath Bharti denouncing the decision as "criminal callousness."
  • Municipal teams cleared the fallen structure and service lane debris while BSES crews worked to restore electricity in the enclave.
  • The Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Police have launched an investigation into the tower’s installation and collapse.