Delhi’s Under-Construction Building Collapses In Harsh Vihar; 2 Feared Trapped, Rescue Operations Underway

Two trapped in Delhi’s under-construction building collapse. Image Source: PTI

In a shocking building collapse incident in Delhi, two men, aged 60 and 36, are feared trapped under the rubble. Reportedly, a slab of a house under construction collapsed in the Harsh Vihar area of northeast Delhi on Sunday, October 25, prompting a rescue operation involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire services, and the police.

The incident took place in Milan Garden, triggering panic in the locality as the structure came crashing down. Rescue teams were clearing the debris and making efforts to ascertain whether the two men were trapped underneath, a senior police officer told PTI.

The Delhi Fire Services and police received information about the incident around 7 PM and rushed to the spot. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the local police and the fire department were also engaged in the rescue and relief operation.

A team from the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) also reached the site and joined the efforts, the officer said.

Delhi’s under-construction building collapses. Image Source: PTI

"During local inquiries, we learnt that two people who were working at the building may be trapped under the rubble. One…

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