Tragedy Strikes: Boundary Wall Crash Claims Lives in Delhi

A family's search for a better livelihood in Delhi ended in tragedy when a decades-old boundary wall collapsed on their makeshift tent in north Delhi's Sehgal Colony on Tuesday morning. The wall's collapse killed Meera (40) and her son Ganpath (17), while two other family members, Dashrath (19) and Nanhe (35), sustained injuries.

The incident occurred barely four days after the family's arrival in Delhi, where they had begun working as daily wage laborers. Locals blamed the collapse on ongoing construction activities and the removal of trees, which they say destabilized the soil, coupled with heavy rains that morning.

Emergency services responded after 10 am, though locals had already initiated rescue efforts. The tragedy highlights ongoing safety concerns and the impacts of urban development in the area, as residents voiced their frustration over ignored complaints about tree-cutting and lack of regulation.

(With inputs from agencies.)