New Delhi, November 8, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The death toll in the multi-storey building collapse in Delhi’s Chawri Bazar has risen to seven after rescuers recovered another body from the debris, officials said on Sunday.
The latest victim was identified as Luchhuman Mukhiya, 66, a resident of Jakauli village in Bihar’s Darbhanga district. His body has been shifted to LNJP Hospital for further proceedings.
Earlier, six bodies had been recovered during the rescue operation. Five of the deceased — Sanjeet Kumar, Pankaj Sharma, Shantu, Dinesh Sah and Kishori Sah — were from Bihar, while Vipin Ram was a resident of Delhi’s Fazilpur area.
Police have arrested building owner Saimullah alias Ayub, a Delhi resident, along with three contractors identified as Siraj, Tajuddin and Furkan. The contractors were apprehended from Sirohi village in Faridabad.
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An FIR dated November 5 was registered against the four accused at Hauz Qazi police station under Sections 105, 290, 125(a) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The three-storey under-construction building collapsed on Thursday. Officials said information about the incident was received at 9.50 am from Gali Sitara, near Chawri Bazar Metro Station.
A major rescue operation involving the Delhi Police, National Disaster Response Force, Delhi Fire Services and Municipal Corporation of Delhi was launched. Two bodies were recovered on Thursday, while one injured person was rescued and taken to hospital.
Police said the construction work was allegedly illegal and the building unsafe. The MCD has suspended its Junior Engineer and Assistant Engineer, while an FIR has also been registered against the contractor.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said an investigation was underway and assured that strict action would be taken against those responsible. She also said every possible effort would be made to rescue anyone trapped under the debris.
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