New Delhi: The death toll has risen to four after one more body was recovered from the building collapse in Chawri Bazaar, Delhi. Rescue operations are underway in Sattara Gali, Ajmeri Gate, to try and recover any surviving individuals.
Officials stated the identity of the fourth victim has yet to be determined. The body has been moved to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital via ambulance.
A third body, that of 40-year-old Pankaj Sharma from Hanuman Nagar, Khagaria district, Bihar, was recovered earlier in the day.
A total of five individuals have been recovered/rescued so far, with three being deceased and two others sustaining injuries. Both injured individuals have since received medical attention and are said to be stable.
How The Three Storey Building Fell In Delhi
The three storey building that partially collapsed on Thursday in the Chawri Bazaar area of Delhi was reported to officials around 9.50am from Gali Sitara near the Chawri Bazaar Metro Station. Officials stated.
A massive rescue operation ensued with personnel from Delhi Police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Delhi Fire Services and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
Two bodies were recovered from the scene, with one individual sustaining injuries and being rescued. A third body was recovered earlier on Saturday afternoon and a fourth body was recovered during the latest operation.
Police Report Illegal Building Work And MCD Suspends Engineers
The Delhi Police stated that the building work was illegal and unsafe.
Following the incident, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi suspended their Junior Engineer (JE) and Assistant Engineer (AE). An FIR has also been filed against the contractor.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has assured that every effort is being made to rescue anyone trapped beneath the rubble. An investigation is currently taking place and strict action will be taken against those found responsible.
Rescue operations continue at the scene as officials try to determine the identity of the fourth victim and complete the required processes.