Police arrested Sudhanshu, the manager of the Hostel Daze chain, after a five‑storey PG in South Delhi’s Satya Niketan collapsed, killing seven people. The arrest follows earlier detentions of the building’s owners and other officials as investigations probe safety lapses and contractual exemptions.
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A PG in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed on Sunday
Following the fatal Satya Niketan building collapse, the Cockroach Janata Party has placed seven demands before the government, including a PG mafia probe and Rs 1 crore compensation.
The family of 19-year-old Arpit, who was killed in the Satya Niketan PG building collapse.
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.
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A 27-hour rescue operation ended after seven people died and 12 were pulled from the debris. Five survivors were injured, with three reported to be in serious condition.
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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According to Delhi Police, five people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals, while the death toll from the collapse rose to seven. Three of the five survivors are in critical condition, officials said.
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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.
A 75-bed PG near Delhi University’s South Campus collapsed during basement work. At least five people have died in the collapse, while 10 people have been rescued so far.
The building, used as a PG accommodation for students, was around 40 to 50 years old and had a basement and five upper floors, Delhi Police said. Renovation work was allegedly being carried out on the ground floor when the structure collapsed. Earlier, police had said repair work was underway in the basement.
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Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan also expressed sorrow over the incident and offered condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.
Gupta visited the site as rescue teams searched through the rubble for people who may still be trapped. She said 11 people had been rescued so far and assured that those responsible for the collapse would face action.
