New Delhi: A tragic incident occurred on Sunday evening in the Harsh Vihar area of the national capital when a portion of an old building suddenly collapsed. The structure, located in Milan Garden, saw both its ground floor and the first floor cave in. The collapse caused widespread panic in the area. A joint rescue operation was launched by the Fire Department, police, Civil Defence volunteers, and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to locate and extract those trapped beneath the debris. Two individuals were recovered from the rubble and rushed to a hospital, where they were declared dead by doctors.
Information Received in the Evening; Police Arrive at the Scene
According to the police, the Harsh Vihar police station received a report at 6:46 PM on October 25 regarding a building collapse at A-4, Milan Garden, Seva Dham Road. Upon receiving the information, a police team immediately reached the site and initiated relief and rescue operations. Preliminary investigations revealed that the old building consisted of a ground floor with an additional first floor constructed above it. It is alleged that a warehouse was being operated on the ground floor. The property is reportedly owned by Manoj Kumar, son of Bhopal Singh. A detailed investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the collapse.
Rescue Operation Continues Through the Night
Given the severity of the incident, two fire tenders, two ambulances, and a crane were deployed to the scene. Civil Defence volunteers and a team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) also arrived to assist with the relief efforts. Rescue teams worked to clear the debris in search of those trapped. During the operation, which continued throughout the night, two individuals were pulled from the rubble and immediately transported to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital. However, doctors declared both of them dead. Victims Identified; Mourning in the Area
The police have identified the deceased as Chandarpal (60), son of the late Nanak Chand, and his son, Vijay Kumar (33)—both residents of Gali No. 14, Harsh Vihar, Delhi. The two were father and son. The loss of two members from the same family in this incident has cast a pall of gloom over the area.
Investigation and Rescue Operations Underway
According to the police, an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the building collapse. Legal proceedings are being initiated in accordance with the relevant provisions of the law. Meanwhile, rescue operations continue, and the situation at the site is being closely monitored.
