Overview
- A portion of the second-floor roof slab of an under-construction hotel in Paharganj collapsed while workers were laying concrete, and the injured were taken to Lady Hardinge Medical College and Hospital.
- The collapse happened on Sunday, Nov. 15, and Delhi Fire Services said a 4:40 pm call prompted two water tenders and an emergency team to respond to the scene.
- Accounts of how many people were hurt differ across reports, with Hindustan Times citing five injured and police and other outlets reporting eight identified victims.
- A preliminary inspection found the building’s supporting columns were wet and the structure was tilted, and police say they have opened an investigation and will take legal action.
- The Paharganj incident follows a deadly Nov. 5 collapse in Chawri Bazar that killed seven and led to arrests, deepening scrutiny of unauthorised construction and enforcement failures in Delhi.