Big accident in Mustafabad, Delhi, 11 killed due to building collapse; PM and President expressed mourning, announcement of compensation

11 people were killed and several others were seriously injured in a tragic accident in Delhi’s Mustafabad area late on Friday night. The incident took place in street number-1 of Shakti Vihar, where a three-storey building suddenly collapsed at around 2:50 pm. A total of 22 people were present in the building at the time of the accident, who were in deep sleep. As soon as the building fell, the entire area was filled with dust. On receiving the information of the accident, the team of police, fire brigade and NDRF along with the local people reached the spot immediately and started relief work.

Six of the injured have been sent home after first aid, while the condition of five remains critical. Landlord Mohammad Tehsin’s family has been affected the most in this accident. The 60 -year -old Tehsin is a property dealer. Apart from Tehsin’s family, two other families were living on rent in this house. Police investigation revealed that on the day of the accident, the wall and a pillar were removed to connect the two shops built on the ground of the house, which weakened the structure of the building and caused the accident.

PM and President expressed grief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Draupadi Murmu have expressed deep grief over the accident. PM Modi has announced financial assistance of Rs 2-2 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 thousand to the injured. President Murmu has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, calling it extremely tragic.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also expressed grief over the accident and has instructed the administration to expedite relief work. He has also assured strict action against the culprits.

The police and the municipal corporation have started investigating the case. A case has been registered against the owner of the building under the sections of negligence. The accident has once again exposed the problem of illegal and unsafe buildings in the capital. The administration will now intensify the action to evacuate such dangerous buildings.