CCTV captures Delhi building collapse: Old man narrowly escapes | VIDEO

At least five people have died after a five-storey boys’ paying guest (PG) accommodation in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area collapsed on Sep 6. Rescue teams are continuing search operations at the site for the second straight day on Monday (Sep 7). AIIMS in a statement said that out of 10 patients brought to the hospital, 4 were declared dead and one who was critically injures succumbed. The building was located near Delhi University’s South Campus and opposite Sri Venkateswara College. The incident occurred around 1:30 pm on Sunday.

A CCTV footage from a shop nearby has surfaced that shows the tragic and terrifying moment of the crash. An old man, possibly a security guard sitting outside another building near the one that crashed can be seen narrowly escaping disaster. Rescue teams from the NDRF, Delhi Fire Service, Delhi Police and other agencies are at work to clear the debris. Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident, and Delhi Police have registered an FIR against the building owner. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has also ordered the immediate sealing of illegal constructions exceeding four floors following the incident.

On the other side, around 150-200 ABVP students staged a protest against the MCD at Delhi civic center. The protesters entered through Gate No. 5 and staged a dharna outside the main building. The ABVP demanded the resignation of the MCD commissioner, alleging negligence and lapses in ensuring safety compliance at paying guest accommodations in student-dominated areas. The student body also called for an impartial probe and safety audits of all PG buildings in Delhi. About 15 students were detained after a scuffle with police.