Tragedy in Delhi: Building Collapse Leaves Families Devastated and Fatherless

A tragic building collapse in Daryaganj, Delhi, killed three workers from Bihar, including newlywed Zubair and his uncle Tauqir. Their families, dependent on their incomes, now face an uncertain future. The incident has left families devastated, with a looming struggle for survival in their rural hometowns.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 20-08-2025 21:05 IST | Created: 20-08-2025 21:05 IST
Tragedy in Delhi: Building Collapse Leaves Families Devastated and Fatherless
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A sense of grief and despair engulfed the streets of Daryaganj, Delhi, following a tragic building collapse that claimed the lives of three laborers. Among the deceased is 24-year-old Zubair, a newlywed from Bihar, whose dreams to provide a better life for his family were shattered.

Zubair, who earned a meager wage daily, was a vital support to his family, including his young wife, Rajia, who is still unaware of her husband's fate. His uncle, Tauqir, also died in the collapse, leaving behind a family in Bihar's Madhubani district. Both men were the primary breadwinners for their families.

As relatives gathered outside the hospital in disbelief, the grim reality of their losses sank in. Families of the victims now face an uncertain future without their loved ones, grappling with financial instability and grief. The impact of the collapse is profound, leaving a void in the lives of those who relied heavily on their support.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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