At least eight people were injured after a portion of an under-construction hotel building collapsed in the Paharganj area of Delhi on Sunday, police said.
The incident took place at Property No. 3992–3993 in Kasheruwalan, Sangatrashan, opposite the Government Girls Senior Secondary School. Police received a PCR call regarding the collapse at Paharganj Police Station and immediately dispatched personnel to the location.
According to the preliminary investigation, construction work was underway at the site when a section of the building gave way during the laying of the second-floor roof slab.
Police officials said an initial inspection indicated that the supporting columns were wet and the structure appeared to have tilted, raising concerns about its stability.
All eight injured individuals were taken to Lady Hardinge Medical College and Hospital for treatment. The injured have been identified as Sheikh Saddam (37), Sheikh Raja (20), Mohd. Suhail (50), Sanjud Khan (40), Gautam Yadav (28), Varun Yadav (36), Raja (36) and Mantsu (40).
Preliminary medical assessments suggest that some of the victims sustained fractures, while others suffered minor injuries. Their medical condition is being monitored, police said.
Police have initiated further legal proceedings and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collapse, including the condition of the building’s supporting structure.
Further details are awaited.
