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Delhi Hauz Qazi building collapse: Death toll rises to 3, FIR filed against owners, contractor

Delhi Hauz Qazi building collapse: Death toll rises to 3, FIR filed against owners, contractor

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A three‑storey building in Delhi’s Chawri Bazaar/Hauz Qazi area collapsed around 9.45 am on Thursday, prompting a rescue operation that lasted about 48 hours. Five people were pulled from the rubble; three labourers were later confirmed dead, bringing the death toll to three. The third victim, identified as 40‑year‑old Pankaj Sharma, a resident of Hanuman Nagar village in Bihar’s Khagaria district, was recovered during the ongoing effort. Two injured survivors were stabilised after treatment. Police have filed an FIR and booked the building’s owners and contractor for culpable homicide, noting the structure was erected without required approvals.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    The death toll in the Old Delhi building collapse reached three after another labourer's body was pulled from the debris during rescue operations.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 5 outlets

    New Delhi: The death toll in the building collapse in Delhi’s Chawri Bazaar has climbed to three after rescue officials recovered the remains of another person from the debris, officials said Saturday. According to the officials, the deceased has been identified as Pankaj Sharma (40), a resident of…

    — Orissa Post

  • right · 2 outlets

    A three-storey building collapsed in Old Delhi's Hauz Qazi area, leading to the recovery of three dead laborers. Rescue operations were conducted for nearly 48 hours, with two injured individuals being stabilized after treatment. The building was reportedly constructed without necessary approvals…

    — The Economic Times

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A three-storey building collapsed in Old Delhi's Hauz Qazi area, leading to the recovery of three dead laborers. Rescue operations were conducted for nearly 48 hours, with two injured individuals being stabilized after treatment. The building was reportedly constructed without necessary approvals…

Coverage arrived over 47 hours — first from The Federal, latest from Orissa Post.

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

Delhi Hauz Qazi building collapse: Death toll rises to 3, FIR filed against owners, contractor

A three-storey building collapsed in Old Delhi's Hauz Qazi area, leading to the recovery of three dead laborers. Rescue operations were conducted for nearly 48 hours, with two injured individuals being stabilized after treatment. The building was reportedly constructed without necessary approvals…

Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

Chawri Bazaar building collapse: One more body recovered; toll rises to three

New Delhi: The death toll in the building collapse in Delhi’s Chawri Bazaar has climbed to three after rescue officials recovered the remains of another person from the debris, officials said Saturday. According to the officials, the deceased has been identified as Pankaj Sharma (40), a resident of…

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Rescue workers retrieve third body from Delhi building collapse site

NEW DELHI: Rescue workers retrieve third body from the debris of Delhi's Chawri Bazar building collapse site on Saturday taking the total death toll to 3, said police. The deceased, identified as Pankaj Sharma (40), was a resident of Khagaria district of Bihar, Deputy Commissioner of Police…

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