A four-storey building used as paying guest accommodation collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan on Sunday afternoon, triggering a major rescue operation. Several people are feared to be trapped beneath the debris, although authorities have not yet confirmed the exact number. The structure came down at around 1:30 pm, with emergency teams rushing to the site after receiving information about the collapse.
Delhi Police said two people have been rescued from the debris so far. Officials have not confirmed the number of people injured or still trapped.
Several Students Feared Trapped
The collapse has raised concerns as Satya Niketan is a prominent student locality situated close to Delhi University’s South Campus. An eyewitness claimed that around 50 students may have been inside the building when it collapsed. She said many of them were likely at the accommodation because it was Sunday.
A student who was at the scene told ANI that he could hear people calling for help from underneath the rubble. Visuals from the location showed large crowds gathered around the collapsed structure as emergency personnel searched through the debris.
Rescue Operation Underway
The Delhi Fire Services has deployed at least 12 fire tenders at the site to assist in the rescue operation. An excavator has also been brought in to clear the heavy concrete slabs and metal girders blocking access to the building. Disaster response teams are working alongside firefighters to locate and rescue anyone who may still be trapped. Videos from the site showed rescuers attempting to reach people caught beneath the collapsed slabs.
MLA Confirms Two Rescued
Local BJP MLA Anil Sharma, who reached the spot, confirmed that two people had been pulled out from the debris. He said rescue teams were continuing their efforts as there were indications that more people could still be inside. According to Sharma, some students were reportedly making calls from beneath the rubble, raising hopes that others could be located and rescued.
Satya Niketan Building Collapse: What We Know So Far
• Location: Satya Niketan, southwest Delhi
• Building: Four-storey PG accommodation
• Time of collapse: Around 1:30 pm
• Rescued: Two people
• People trapped: Several feared trapped; exact number not confirmed
• Fire tenders: At least 12 deployed
• Rescue support: Excavator and disaster response teams deployed
• Cause: Not yet established
• Nearby area: Delhi University’s South Campus
Rescue operations remain underway, with emergency personnel continuing to clear the debris and search for survivors.
