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Rescuers look for survivors after New Delhi hostel collapse kills 7
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- A five-story boys’ hostel building in New Delhi’s Satya Niketan collapsed on Sunday, resulting in at least seven deaths and several injuries as rescue teams continued searching through debris.
- The building, approximately 55 years old and under renovation, reportedly collapsed due to water accumulation in the basement combined with ongoing repair work.
- Authorities have arrested the building owner and suspended five municipal employees responsible for safety oversight, while the government plans to implement mandatory structural audits and safety certificates for public-use buildings.
- Rescue efforts involved police, firefighters, disaster response teams, earthmovers, and sniffer dogs, with about 80% of debris cleared by Monday.
- Building collapses are common during India’s monsoon season due to heavy rains weakening aging structures, highlighting the need for stricter safety regulations.
