Overview

• The child was playing near the entrance of his family’s Prem Colony home when the structure gave way around 4 p.m. on Monday.
• His mother and neighbours pulled him from the debris, and he was taken to Satyawadi Raja Hospital in Narela, where he was declared dead from severe head injuries.
• Investigators say recent renovation included building a first-floor washroom that required removing part of an existing wall over the ledge.
• DCP Hareshwar Swami said persistent rainfall further destabilised the old ledge, leading to the collapse.
• Delhi Police have opened an inquiry and may register a negligent-act case against the homeowners depending on the findings.