Jagran Correspondent, Delhi: The death toll in the five-story building collapse in Delhi's Rohini Sector 16 has climbed to four. A rescue operation was immediately launched to pull out several people who were trapped beneath the debris. While the rescue operation is almost complete, debris removal is underway to ensure that no one else remains trapped.
Meanwhile, authorities have registered an FIR in connection with the incident, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the collapse.
Questions Over Structure, Materials After Newly Constructed Building Collapses
The collapse of the newly constructed five-storey building has raised serious questions about its structural integrity and the quality of the construction materials used.
Speaking to Jagran.com, a municipal official stated that this is the first such incident where a building has collapsed just months after completion without any major construction work underway. According to reports, the building's structural work was completed three to four months ago, with only finishing work being carried out at the time of the incident.
Eyewitnesses stated that the building collapsed following sudden ground subsidence. From this perspective, there could be only two reasons for the collapse: structural defects or the use of substandard materials.
Following the incident, local residents have raised deep suspicions over structural defects and the use of substandard construction materials, demanding strict action against those responsible.
Local Residents Allege Municipal Corporation's Negligence
According to local residents, the building was open on two sides. Balconies were also built on both sides. While the exact cause of the collapse will only be known after the investigation, residents allege that the Municipal Corporation’s negligence and a disregard for building construction regulations are already clearly evident.
(With Inputs From Jagran.com)