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Three Workers Killed in Daryaganj Building Collapse Near Old Delhi Wall

Police have registered a negligence case under the BNS after the collapse.

Overview

  • Officials said the three-storey structure by Sadbhavna Park partially collapsed around 12:14 pm, prompting four fire tenders to rush to the scene.
  • The deceased were identified as Zubair, Gulsagar and Taufiq, who were working at the site; their bodies were taken to LNJP Hospital.
  • Rescue teams from Delhi Police, the Fire Services and the NDRF operated at the site, with injured workers shifted to LNJP and heavy machinery used to clear debris.
  • Authorities said reconstruction work was underway and NDRF personnel estimated 10–12 workers were present, with all others rescued aside from the three fatalities.
  • Investigators have not determined the cause; civic authorities including the DDMA were notified and legal action will proceed following verification of facts.