Three-story building collapses in Delhi’s Chawri Bazaar, many feared trapped; rescue operation underway

November 5, 2026

New Delhi: A major accident occurred on Thursday morning in Chawri Bazaar, an old area of ​​the capital Delhi. A three-story building under construction suddenly collapsed. Following the accident, many people are feared trapped under the debris. Relief and rescue teams have arrived at the scene and are conducting rescue operations.

According to rescue officials, a building collapse was reported at around 9:50 a.m. on Thursday from Gali Sitara near the Chawri Bazaar Metro Station. Six fire brigade vehicles, including a water tender and other rescue vehicles, were dispatched to the scene.

Rescue operations are currently underway to search for those trapped under the debris. Detailed information regarding the cause of the accident and the extent of the damage is awaited. The incident occurred amid increased festive crowds in Chawri Bazaar, one of the capital’s busiest markets.

A building collapsed in Satya Niketan two months ago

This Delhi incident comes nearly two months after the Satya Niketan building collapse in September, which claimed seven lives.

The accident occurred on the afternoon of September 6th. Due to the weekend and the rain, students were inside the building at the time. Following the incident, the Supreme Court directed officials across the country to file affidavits detailing their actions to comply with its earlier directives to curb unauthorized construction.

Following this incident, the Delhi government also took action against MCD officials. Five officials were suspended and a campaign was ordered against buildings with unauthorized fifth-floor construction.

Buildings have also collapsed in Seemapuri and Harsh Vihar

The capital has witnessed several incidents of building collapses in the past few months. On October 7th, a portion of a multi-story building collapsed in the Seemapuri area of ​​North Delhi, killing four people.

Meanwhile, on October 25, a building under construction collapsed in Milan Garden, Harsh Vihar, Northeast Delhi. It was reported that the lower slab collapsed during an attempt to illegally add an additional lintel or floor.

60-year-old Chanderpal and his 33-year-old son, Vijay Kumar, lost their lives in the accident.

Rescue operations are currently underway in Chawri Bazaar, and efforts are being made to rescue those trapped under the debris. Further information is awaited.