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FIR alleges owners added extra floors to Satya Niketan building despite load limits
✍️ prameyanews.com
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 11:03 AM
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A police FIR claims the owners of the Satya Niketan building constructed additional upper floors even though they were aware of the structure’s load‑bearing limits, leading to the recent collapse.
The multi‑storey residential block known as Satya Niketan suffered a partial collapse earlier this week, prompting an emergency response from fire and rescue services. Preliminary reports indicate that the failure occurred in the upper sections of the building, where several families were residing at the time of the incident.
According to a First Information Report (FIR) filed by the local police, the building’s owners deliberately erected additional floors beyond the originally approved design, despite being aware of the structure’s load‑bearing capacity. The FIR alleges that the owners ignored engineering recommendations and proceeded with the illegal construction, which directly compromised the building’s stability.
Investigators have sealed the site and are conducting a detailed structural audit to determine the exact cause of the collapse. The police have also registered a case of criminal negligence against the owners and the contractor responsible for the unauthorized work. Victims and their families are being provided medical assistance and temporary shelter while the inquiry continues.
Authorities have warned that similar violations could attract stringent penalties under the Indian Penal Code and the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act. The incident has reignited calls for stricter enforcement of building codes across the country.
According to a First Information Report (FIR) filed by the local police, the building’s owners deliberately erected additional floors beyond the originally approved design, despite being aware of the structure’s load‑bearing capacity. The FIR alleges that the owners ignored engineering recommendations and proceeded with the illegal construction, which directly compromised the building’s stability.
Investigators have sealed the site and are conducting a detailed structural audit to determine the exact cause of the collapse. The police have also registered a case of criminal negligence against the owners and the contractor responsible for the unauthorized work. Victims and their families are being provided medical assistance and temporary shelter while the inquiry continues.
Authorities have warned that similar violations could attract stringent penalties under the Indian Penal Code and the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act. The incident has reignited calls for stricter enforcement of building codes across the country.