Death Toll Reaches Six in Saket Building Collapse; Investigation Underway
Following the collapse of a commercial building near Delhi's Saket Metro station, six people have died, while 14 were rescued. Officials are probing the causes, including potential negligent construction. Authorities have suspended two engineers and registered a case as efforts continue to ensure no more victims remain trapped.
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The tragedy at a multi-storey commercial building near Saket Metro station in New Delhi has claimed six lives, with ongoing rescue missions pulling out 14 survivors from the wreckage. Efforts continue more than 24 hours after the structure's collapse.
Authorities have filed an FIR citing culpable homicide and suspended two municipal engineers over supervision lapses potentially contributing to the disaster. Speculation surrounds structural inadequacies and unauthorized construction activities. Emergency responders remain on-site to check for any remaining trapped individuals as investigations seek to hold responsible parties accountable.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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