Death Toll Rises to Six After Four-Story Building Collapses in Delhi

May 30, Kathmandu — At least six people have died following the collapse of a four-story building in Delhi’s Welcome area. Eight others, including a one-year-old child, were injured. The building was home to a family of ten. According to an official, the collapse occurred around 7 a.m. near Eidgah Road in Seelampur, in the lane number 5 of Janata Colony. At the time of the collapse, local residents were out for their morning walk and were the first to start rescue efforts. They began pulling trapped individuals from the debris even before the fire brigade arrived at the scene.

Indian media report that rescue operations are still ongoing. DCP Sandeep Lamba of Northeast Delhi stated that police, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), civil defense teams, and local citizens are actively involved in the rescue efforts. Government officials have acknowledged the significant assistance provided by local residents during the operation. This incident follows a similar tragedy three months ago in Mustafabad, Delhi, where 11 people lost their lives due to a building collapse.