Locals of the Bapa Nagar claimed they had multiple times flagged the poor condition of the building which collapsed on Wednesday in central Delhi but the owner never paid heed to their requests. “The building was in a completely dilapidated state.

A five-storey building in Delhi housing a slipper factory collapsed, killing 4 and injuring 14. The building was old and had seepage issues. Rescue efforts were hampered by narrow lanes. The incident is under investigation.

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Four individuals lost their lives in a tragic building collapse in central Delhi's Bapa Nagar. Among the deceased was 12-year-old Aman Khan. The Delhi government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the victims.

Atishi visited the area and said four people have died in the incident. She added that legal action will be taken against the building owner.

Bansuri Swaraj was in Karol Bhag when she addressed the media after meeting people at the hospital who were injured due to the collapse of a portion of an old building at Bapa Nagar in Karol Bagh on Wednesday. Four people have died and more than 14 were injured due to the building collapse incident, she said.

The police registered a case under section 106 (death by negligence), 290 (Negligent conduct with respect to repairing buildings) of BNS and an inquiry has been initiated.

Bansuri Swaraj was in Karol Bhag when she addressed the media after meeting people at the hospital who were injured due to the collapse of a portion of an old building at Bapa Nagar in Karol Bagh on Wednesday.

CM-designate Atishi met the injured people and their families at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital here late in the evening.