Paharganj Building Collapse Raises Questions Over Safety Violations (Img: IANS)
New Delhi: A building under construction collapsed in the densely populated Paharganj area of central Delhi on Sunday evening, raising fears that several workers may still be trapped under the debris. The incident has once again brought construction safety of buildings and alleged violations of norms into focus, as similar accidents have been reported in the capital in recent days.
The building collapse near Chuna Mandi triggered panic and chaos in the neighbourhood. Residents appeared shaken, while uncertainty prevailed over the number of people trapped beneath the rubble.
When the incident was reported, Dynamite News reached the spot to assess the situation. People were seen crying for help; confusion and chaos prevailed in the area. However, residents were reluctant to speak openly, with many still trying to understand the scale of the tragedy.
An under-construction building collapsed in Chuna Mandi area of Central Delhi's Paharganj on Sunday evening. As per Dynamite News, labourers were undertaking lanter and slab-related work, when the accident occurred. The injured have been shifted to Lady Hardinge Hospital. The ambulance is yet to arrive at the site.
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During conversations with Dynamite News, several residents raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding the collapse. Speaking off camera, they alleged that construction work had continued at the site despite restrictions imposed under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-3) due to worsening air pollution in Delhi.
According to residents, construction activities were underway at the building both during the day and at night, with several labourers engaged in the work. They questioned how such activities were being carried out despite the restrictions.
Locals also alleged that the collapse could have been linked to violations of construction norms and other possible lapses in safety measures. They believe that ignoring established regulations may have contributed to the accident.
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The incident has renewed concerns over the enforcement of construction rules in Delhi, with questions being raised about monitoring, accountability, and worker safety at building sites.
