
Delhi hostel collapse exposes MCD enforcement gaps; 5 senior officials suspended
10867734 Rescue operations continued for the second day in South West Delhi’s Satya Niketan on Monday.

10867734 Rescue operations continued for the second day in South West Delhi’s Satya Niketan on Monday.
The Delhi High Court has ordered checks of private hostels, asking authorities to verify permissions, building rules and student numbers. Five MCD officials have also been suspended.
The 27-hour rescue operation came to an end. The police have arrested three people, while several MCD officials have been suspended.

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Meanwhile, the MCD has ordered immediate sealing of illegal buildings above four floors. Political leaders and student groups demand accountability over safety and rescue efforts.

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10866203 Rescue operations underway at the site of the incident in Satya Niketan, Sunday. Abhinav Saha
MCD’s annual survey found only 27 buildings unsafe despite covering nearly 30 lakh properties.

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The Committee has cleared more than 58 policy matters that remained pending since March. The education proposals approved by MCD are listed here:

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