Overview

• A 60-year-old worker, Hari Mohan of Madangir, died after a corner pillar and adjoining soil slipped during digging, triggering a partial wall collapse.
• Four labourers—Pradeep, Chiku, Babulal and Ashok—were rescued with injuries and remain hospitalised, with one under treatment at the AIIMS Trauma Centre.
• Emergency teams from Delhi Police, Delhi Fire Services and the Disaster Rescue Team responded around 6 pm, extricated the trapped workers and secured the site.
• Authorities received a distress call from B-5 Block, Safdarjung Enclave, and transferred the injured to Sukhmani Hospital and AIIMS after multiple extractions.
• Local residents alleged careless practices and blocked streets at the project, while officials said rescue work has concluded and legal action is underway.