Four-storey building collapses in Delhi’s Burari: Ten rescued, many feared trapped

NEW DELHI: A four-storey building collapsed in the Burari area of north Delhi on Monday evening, leaving several people trapped under the debris. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 pm in Kaushik Enclave, near Oscar Public School. Delhi Police received a call about the collapse at 6:58 pm and immediately launched a rescue operation. Fire services, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were also deployed to the site.
Ten people have been rescued so far, with several individuals, including two young girls aged 14 and six, being taken to a nearby hospital. Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg confirmed the rescue efforts, stating that nine fire tenders were dispatched to the scene. According to police, around 12 to 15 people may still be trapped under the rubble.
“Our team rescued two girls aged 14 and six and took them to a hospital,” said Atul Garg, Delhi Fire Services chief.
Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed his sorrow over the incident and assured assistance from the Aam Aadmi Party’s local MLA and workers, who have been asked to help with relief and rescue operations.
“This incident is very sad. Our MLA from Burari, Sanjeev Jha, has been instructed to immediately go there with party workers and help the administration in relief and rescue work. Also help the local people in every possible way,” Kejriwal said in a post on X.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (North Delhi) Raja Banthia revealed that labourers were believed to be working in the building at the time of the collapse, though further details remain unclear. Authorities have cordoned off the area to prevent additional accidents, and the rescue operation is ongoing.