On 6 September 2026, a five-storey paying guest accommodation in Delhi’s Satya Niketan, near Delhi University’s South Campus, collapsed while around four dozen people were reportedly inside. Seven people had died by the time of publication.
Eyewitnesses and relatives described difficulties faced during the rescue and treatment of victims. The building’s owner, Hari Ram Bansal, was detained by Delhi Police. An FIR was registered against him over the collapse.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said preliminary findings pointed to water accumulation in the basement along with repair work as factors in the collapse. The MCD suspended five officials over alleged negligence.
The Delhi government also ordered structural audits of buildings considered potentially dangerous.
On 6 September 2026, a five-storey paying guest accommodation in Delhi’s Satya Niketan, near Delhi University’s South Campus, collapsed while around four dozen people were reportedly inside. Seven people had died by the time of publication.
Eyewitnesses and relatives described difficulties faced during the rescue and treatment of victims. The building’s owner, Hari Ram Bansal, was detained by Delhi Police. An FIR was registered against him over the collapse.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said preliminary findings pointed to water accumulation in the basement along with repair work as factors in the collapse. The MCD suspended five officials over alleged negligence.
The Delhi government also ordered structural audits of buildings considered potentially dangerous.
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