Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a building collapse in south-west Delhi’s Satya Niketan, as rescue and relief teams continued operations at the site.
“Deeply distressed by the collapse of a building at Satya Niketan in Delhi,” Shah said in a post on X, adding that he had spoken with the Delhi Chief Minister, Police Commissioner and NDRF chief. He said the local administration and NDRF were carrying out intensive rescue operations in close coordination, while those injured were being provided necessary medical assistance. Police said repair work was underway in the basement when the collapse occurred.
The incident, which took place at an old building in the area, triggered an immediate response from the local administration, Delhi Police and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). At least one person was killed in the collapse, while six others were rescued by first responders. The tragedy also prompted Union Home Minister Amit Shah to personally take stock of the situation. Shah spoke with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Delhi’s Police Commissioner and the Director General of the NDRF to assess the ground situation and review the rescue efforts. The Home Minister also prayed for the speedy recovery of all those injured in the incident. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin also expressed concern over the incident and spoke to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to take stock of the relief and rescue operations. The circumstances surrounding the collapse are being examined as rescue personnel continue to search the affected area and assist those who may have been trapped.
Nadda also conveyed his condolences and said that local authorities were carrying out rescue and relief operations on a priority basis. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P.
