Tragedy in Delhi: A Tale of Neglect and Official Inaction The collapse of a five storey building in southwest Delhi's Satya Niketan area has left five people dead and several others injured, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
The tragedy is the latest in a series of incidents highlighting the city's lax enforcement of building codes and safety regulations.
Eyewitnesses report that construction or repair work was underway in the basement of the Hostel Daze building at the time of the collapse. Water had accumulated there, raising concerns about the building's foundation.