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Rajasthan Police Arrest Fugitive Owner Hariram Bansal in Delhi Hostel Collapse Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 03:17 PM
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Police in Rajasthan have captured Hariram Bansal, the owner of the five‑storey ‘Hostel Days’ building that collapsed in Delhi's Satyanketan area, after he went on the run.
The Rajasthan police announced today that they have taken into custody Hariram Bansal, the proprietor of the five‑storey hostel building that collapsed in Delhi's Satyanketan neighbourhood. Bansal had evaded authorities following the tragic incident, prompting a multi‑state manhunt.
According to officials, the arrest was carried out in Bhiwadi, a town in Alwar district, after intelligence inputs pinpointed his location. The police said Bansal was taken without incident and handed over to the investigating team handling the collapse case.
The building, known locally as ‘Hostel Days’, fell on [date not provided], causing significant damage and raising questions about structural safety and ownership responsibilities. The investigation continues, with authorities focusing on possible negligence and violations of building codes.
Law enforcement agencies have urged owners of commercial properties to ensure compliance with safety regulations to prevent similar tragedies. Further legal action against Bansal will be determined by the courts based on the findings of the ongoing probe.
According to officials, the arrest was carried out in Bhiwadi, a town in Alwar district, after intelligence inputs pinpointed his location. The police said Bansal was taken without incident and handed over to the investigating team handling the collapse case.
The building, known locally as ‘Hostel Days’, fell on [date not provided], causing significant damage and raising questions about structural safety and ownership responsibilities. The investigation continues, with authorities focusing on possible negligence and violations of building codes.
Law enforcement agencies have urged owners of commercial properties to ensure compliance with safety regulations to prevent similar tragedies. Further legal action against Bansal will be determined by the courts based on the findings of the ongoing probe.