Delhi building collapse: Death toll rises to 6

By Sohail Khan 7 September 2026, 6:46 am

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Satya Niketan tragedy: At least six killed in Delhi collapse; ABVP protesters vandalise MCD office

A five-storey building collapsed in Satya Niketan area of Delhi on Sunday, leaving six people dead with rescue operations continuing at the site. Emergency response teams are working to clear the heavy debris and look for any remaining trapped persons.

The latest building collapse in the national capital has triggered questions over the safety of buildings being used as paying guest accommodations and the enforcement of construction and fire safety norms in densely populated parts of the city. Meanwhile, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) ordered immediate sealing of all illegal constructions with more than four floors.

Speaking about Delhi's Satya Niketan building collapse, NSUI President Vinod Jakhar said that the situation is extremely grave.

"Rescue operations are ongoing, and conditions are dire. Almost all the students being pulled out are dead. We tried our best to get those students out; we actually succeeded in rescuing about three of them. Had the medical facilities, medical teams, police, and fire brigade arrived on time-had all necessary resources and responsible officials been present promptly-perhaps more students could have been saved. But the BJP has no disaster management plan. Just look at how the country's Home Minister inaugurates a grand BJP office in Goa today, while here, a building collapses. BJP offices never collapse because they are built using money extorted from PG and coaching centre operators. Our only demand is justice for the students. Several of our colleagues have also sustained serious injuries. There is absolutely no accountability," he told ANI.

The MCD, in its latest order on illegal constructions, warned that strict action will be taken against officials found responsible for allowing such structures to be built.

"The culprits of the Satya Niketan building incident in Delhi will not be spared under any circumstances. All illegal constructions with more than four floors will be immediately sealed, and strict action will be taken against the guilty officials, leading to their immediate dismissal. These orders will be implemented with immediate effect," Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi wrote on X.

The Mayor clarified that structures not meeting the specified criteria will be sealed without delay. The civic body has also enhanced crackdown on corrupt officials, stating that those found guilty in connection with such constructions will face stringent action.

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