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Delhi Chawri Bazar building collapse: Death toll rises to six, owner, 3 contractors arrested

Delhi Chawri Bazar building collapse: Death toll rises to six, owner, 3 contractors arrested

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The collapse of a three‑storey building in Delhi’s Chawri Bazar area left six dead, with six bodies recovered during rescue operations. Police arrested the building’s owner and three contractors, putting four people behind bars as the probe deepens. Authorities launched a massive search operation after learning of the structural failure in Gali Sitara on Thursday morning, with first responders including Delhi Police and fire services.

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  • left · 2 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: One more body has been recovered from the Chawri Bazaar building collapse site Saturday, bringing the death toll of the tragedy to four, officials said. “During the ongoing rescue operations at the collapsed building site in Sattara Gali, Ajmeri Gate, one more body (fourth) has been…

    — Orissa Post

  • right · 1 outlet

    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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New Delhi: The owner of the now-collapsed three-storey building in Delhi’s Chawri Bazar area, along with three contractors, has been arrested, with the death toll in the tragic incident climbing to six, police said. Officials said that six bodies have been recovered so far during rescue operations…

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

    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…

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

    Delhi Chawri Bazaar building collapse toll rises to six; owner arrested

    NEW DELHI: They had been waiting for their husbands and fathers to return home for Diwali. Instead, families travelled from Bihar to Old Delhi on Saturday to take their loved ones back in coffins. The death toll in the three-storey building collapse in Gali Shahtara , in Old Delhi’s Hauz Qazi area…

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  11. Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group) Current article

    Delhi Chawri Bazar building collapse: Death toll rises to six, owner, 3 contractors arrested

    New Delhi: The owner of the now-collapsed three-storey building in Delhi’s Chawri Bazar area, along with three contractors, has been arrested, with the death toll in the tragic incident climbing to six, police said. Officials said that six bodies have been recovered so far during rescue operations…

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