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Crime
Six dead as building collapses in Delhi’s Chawri Bazaar, four detained
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 07:37 AM
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A multi‑storey building in Delhi’s historic Chawri Bazaar collapsed, killing six people. Police have arrested four suspects as investigations continue.
A three‑storey commercial structure in the bustling Chawri Bazaar area of Delhi collapsed early on Wednesday, leaving six victims dead and several others injured. Rescue teams from the Delhi Fire Service and local hospitals rushed to the site, extracting bodies and providing emergency medical care to the injured.
The death toll, which initially stood at four, rose to six after the last victim was recovered from the rubble late in the afternoon. Authorities have launched a criminal investigation, citing possible violations of building safety norms and illegal alterations to the structure.
Police have detained four individuals suspected of involvement in the illegal construction work and alleged negligence that may have contributed to the collapse. All four are being held for questioning, and further arrests are possible as the probe proceeds.
The Delhi government has ordered an immediate audit of similar aged buildings in the old city to prevent a repeat of such tragedies. Meanwhile, families of the deceased are being offered compensation and counselling services.
The incident has reignited public debate over the enforcement of building codes in heritage zones, with civic groups urging stricter oversight and transparent licensing processes.
The death toll, which initially stood at four, rose to six after the last victim was recovered from the rubble late in the afternoon. Authorities have launched a criminal investigation, citing possible violations of building safety norms and illegal alterations to the structure.
Police have detained four individuals suspected of involvement in the illegal construction work and alleged negligence that may have contributed to the collapse. All four are being held for questioning, and further arrests are possible as the probe proceeds.
The Delhi government has ordered an immediate audit of similar aged buildings in the old city to prevent a repeat of such tragedies. Meanwhile, families of the deceased are being offered compensation and counselling services.
The incident has reignited public debate over the enforcement of building codes in heritage zones, with civic groups urging stricter oversight and transparent licensing processes.