Relying on rescued student to build case against Satya Niketan PG operators, say police
Delhi police are building a case against the operators of the Satya Niketan PG using the testimony of a rescued student, Nitish Chib, who survived the five‑storey building collapse that killed seven people. The investigation focuses on alleged illegal basement construction and threats made to tenants who raised concerns.
- ✓Delhi police are building a case against the operators of the Satya Niketan PG using the testimony of a rescued student, Nitish Chib, who survived the five‑storey building collapse that killed seven people.
- ✓The incident occurred in South West Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, where the PG occupied building 14.
- ✓The investigation focuses on alleged illegal basement construction and threats made to tenants who raised concerns.
Delhi police have identified a rescued tenant, 19‑year‑old Nitish Chib, as a key witness in the criminal case against the operators of the Satya Niketan paying‑guest (PG) facility after the structure collapsed on Sunday, killing seven residents. The collapse of the five‑storey building, run by Hostel Days and managed by Sudhanshu Lovneesh and Subham Tyagi, prompted the arrest of both operators and several members of the property‑owner family.
The incident occurred in South West Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, where the PG occupied building 14. Chib, who lived in room 202, recounted that construction work had been underway in the basement for 10‑12 days, and that he and other tenants had complained about noise and the cutting of iron rods. He alleged that Lovneesh and Tyagi threatened to evict him if he objected to the work. Police say the lease documents show the building was jointly leased by Lovneesh (upper floors) and Tyagi (second and third floors), contradicting earlier claims that Tyagi only provided financial support.
The building’s owner, Hariram, along with his wife Urmila, son Mahesh, and labour contractor Saroj, were also arrested after investigations revealed that only the first and second floors were authorized for construction, while three additional floors and a basement extension were added illegally. A plumber had warned the operators hours before the collapse that the walls could give way. The case underscores concerns over unregulated hostel operations and building safety in Delhi, prompting calls for stricter oversight of rental accommodations.
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| Issuing Authority | Delhi NCR Civic & Governance |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | DL State |
| Publication Date | 12 September 2026 |