Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Orders Inquiry Into Chawri Bazar Building Collapse, FIR Against Contractor
\n\nDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday ordered an inquiry into the collapse of an under-construction three-storey building in Old Delhi’s Chawri Bazar, which killed two people and injured four others. The chief minister also ordered the immediate suspension of the junior engineer (JE) and assistant engineer (AE) concerned.
\n\nGupta visited the spot along with senior officials and said no official found negligent in overseeing safety norms would be spared. She also appealed to the public to adhere to safety rules during construction.
\n\n"Here, construction was under way for a ground-plus-two-floor building. Further investigation is going on. However, the municipal corporation has suspended its JE and AE and registered an FIR against the contractor who was constructing this building," Gupta told reporters.'
\n\n"The way people are ignoring safety and security while constructing their homes is dangerous to their own lives. Whatever construction it may be, it must be carried out keeping safety and security in mind, and any official who overlooks such negligence will not be spared either," she said.
\n\nShe said action would be taken against whoever is named in the FIR.
\n\nUrban Development Minister…
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