Delhi hostel manager rushed to collapse site, fled fearing students: Police
Police arrested Sudhanshu, the manager of the Hostel Daze chain, after he fled the scene of a five‑storey building collapse in South Delhi that killed seven people. He was apprehended three days later at a friend’s house in Burari while investigators probe the role of the hostel operator in the tragedy.
- ✓Police arrested Sudhanshu, the manager of the Hostel Daze chain, after he fled the scene of a five‑storey building collapse in South Delhi that killed seven people.
- ✓Sudhanshu oversaw the installation of a 16‑bed facility, maintenance, and construction work, and was the primary contact for prospective tenants.
- ✓Sudhanshu, a Delhi University graduate, launched the Hostel Daze business in 2022 and now operates seven PGs in the area.
Delhi police on Wednesday detained Sudhanshu, a 31‑year‑old manager of the Hostel Daze chain of student PG accommodations, for allegedly abandoning the collapse site of a five‑storey building in Satya Niketan on Sunday. The arrest follows a series of detentions linked to the disaster that claimed seven lives, and comes after Sudhanshu was identified by students who recognized him among those who initially rushed to the wreckage.
The building, a 50‑year‑old structure, collapsed after four of its floors were leased by Sudhanshu and his associate Shubham Tyagi in August for a monthly rent of Rs 1,05,000. Sudhanshu oversaw the installation of a 16‑bed facility, maintenance, and construction work, and was the primary contact for prospective tenants. The rental agreement, obtained by The Indian Express, explicitly absolved the owners of liability for any casualty or death and allowed the management to evict students at its discretion.
Sudhanshu, a Delhi University graduate, launched the Hostel Daze business in 2022 and now operates seven PGs in the area. Earlier arrests included the building’s owner Hari Ram, his son Mahesh, wife Urmila, and labour contractor Saroj, who are alleged to have approved the addition of four extra floors despite structural concerns. The incident has raised questions about safety standards in student housing and the accountability of private operators.
The police are questioning Sudhanshu to determine his whereabouts on the day of the collapse and to uncover any negligence in the property’s management. The case underscores the broader issue of unsafe accommodations for students in Delhi and the need for stricter regulatory oversight.
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| Issuing Authority | Delhi NCR Civic & Governance |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | DL State |
| Publication Date | 9 September 2026 |