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Two Dead in Chawri Bazar Building Collapse; Officials Suspended, FIR Filed
The incident in Old Delhi, where a building collapsed during slab laying, has led to suspensions and an investigation, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
At least two people have died following the collapse of a three-storey building in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazar on Thursday morning. The incident, reported at approximately 9:50 am from Gali Sitara, near the Chawri Bazar Metro station, occurred while a concrete slab was reportedly being laid, according to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central District), Rohit Rajbir Singh.
The collapse trapped several individuals initially under the debris, leading to immediate rescue efforts. In response to the tragedy, Delhi Chief Minister has ordered the suspension of two engineers, and an FIR has been filed against the contractor involved. Separately, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has suspended both a Junior Engineer (JE) and an Assistant Engineer (AE) in connection with the incident.
Authorities revealed that Delhi Police had previously informed the MCD about unauthorised construction at the Chawri Bazar building months prior to its collapse. This pre-existing knowledge of violations underscores a recurring issue in the capital.
This incident marks the latest in a series of building collapses across Delhi, bringing renewed scrutiny to violations of safety norms and administrative oversights. Past investigations into similar tragedies in the city have consistently identified illegal construction, unaddressed public complaints, and failures in enforcement as significant contributing factors. The congested nature of areas like Chawri Bazar often exacerbates the risks associated with such structural deficiencies.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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