Delhi building collapse LIVE: Rescue operations underway; adjacent building vacated as precautionary measure
Six people were rescued, while several others are feared trapped; multiple rescue teams from various departments were rushed to the spot, a Delhi Fire Service official said
- ✓Six people were rescued, while several others are feared trapped; multiple rescue teams from various departments were rushed to the spot, a Delhi Fire Service official said
- ✓Abuilding collapse was reported near Shiv Mandir at Satya Niketan in South West Delhi at 01:33 p.m on Sunday (September 6, 2026).
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Abuilding collapse was reported near Shiv Mandir at Satya Niketan in South West Delhi at 01:33 p.m on Sunday (September 6, 2026). According to the Delhi Fire Service, six people have been rescued so far, although the exact number of people feared to be trapped could not be ascertained.
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The adjacent building to the collapse site has been vacated as a precautionary measure. Search operations continue as building collapses in south Delhi’s Satya Niketan area Deeply distressed by the collapse of a building at Satya Niketan in Delhi.
Spoke with the Chief Minister, Commissioner of Police, Delhi, and the Director General, NDRF, and assessed the situation on the ground. The local administration and the NDRF are conducting intensive rescue operations in close coordination.
A “sudden tremor” sent residents of nearby buildings rushing out of their homes only to see the horror of a pile of rubble in place of the PG accommodation bustling with students in south-west Delhi’s Satya Niketan. Many scrambled to remove the debris with bare hands and whatever tools they could get after the collapse of the five-storey building, Hostel Daze, in the congested colony lined with private student hostels, eateries and shops near the heart of Delhi University’s South Campus.
A local Rajen Chhetri, who works with the Delhi Police, said the building had around 15 rooms, with two to three students sharing each, and repair or construction work was underway in the basement. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has directed all officials to provide every possible assistance to the victims.
She is in continuous contact with departmental officials, including the local District Magistrate, Delhi Police, and the NDRF. Shrimansi Kaushik From the local enquiry it came to knowledge that this was 40–50-year-old building, comprising of a basement and five upper floors, and it was used as a PG accommodation .
Repair work was underway in the basement when the incident occurred.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 6 September 2026 |