Delhi building collapse kills six

A multi-storey building in Delhi's Satya Niketan area has collapsed, resulting in the deaths of at least six people. Eleven individuals have been rescued from the debris. Rescue and search operations continue, with teams working through rubble to locate trapped persons. National Disaster Response Force, Delhi Police, Fire Service, and Delhi Disaster Management Authority are among agencies involved. The 50-year-old building housed a boys' paying guest accommodation near Delhi University's South Campus. The collapse occurred while repair work was underway. Investigations examine whether basement construction contributed to the structural failure. Authorities have registered a police case against the building owner, and a magisterial inquiry ordered to determine the cause of the collapse and identify those responsible. The Chief Minister visited the site, inspecting operations and directing action against illegal constructions. Orders have been issued to immediately seal buildings in Delhi having a fifth floor, and intensive inspections of paying guest accommodations and other buildings in surrounding areas will be conducted. Violations found will lead to further sealing actions. The incident highlights concerns about unauthorized construction and the structural integrity of older buildings in crowded urban neighborhoods. Medical teams at JPN Apex Trauma Centre received injured patients, some requiring limb surgery. Efforts continue to trace all persons connected with the incident as the community grapples with this tragic event.