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Crime
Delhi PG Owner Arrested in Rajasthan Following Deadly Building Collapse
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 03:03 PM
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Police arrested the owner of a Delhi paying‑guest accommodation in Rajasthan on Tuesday, a day after a building collapse that claimed lives.
The Rajasthan police detained the proprietor of a Delhi paying‑guest (PG) establishment on Tuesday, marking the culmination of a manhunt that began after a tragic building collapse in the capital. The owner had fled Delhi following the incident, which resulted in fatalities and raised questions about the safety standards of the accommodation.
Authorities said the suspect was located in Rajasthan and taken into custody without incident. They are now conducting further investigations to determine any possible negligence or wrongdoing linked to the collapse.
The arrest comes a day after the collapse, underscoring law‑enforcement’s swift response to hold accountable those potentially responsible for unsafe housing conditions.
Officials have not disclosed the exact location in Rajasthan where the arrest took place, nor have they released the suspect’s name pending formal charges.
Authorities said the suspect was located in Rajasthan and taken into custody without incident. They are now conducting further investigations to determine any possible negligence or wrongdoing linked to the collapse.
The arrest comes a day after the collapse, underscoring law‑enforcement’s swift response to hold accountable those potentially responsible for unsafe housing conditions.
Officials have not disclosed the exact location in Rajasthan where the arrest took place, nor have they released the suspect’s name pending formal charges.