Authorities on Tuesday initiated the demolition of an unsafe, dilapidated private paying guest (PG) building adjoining the collapse site in South Delhi's Satya Niketan.

The move comes after a nearby five-storey private hostel, named 'Hostel Daze', collapsed on Sunday, claiming seven lives, mostly students, and injuring several others. Citing public safety concerns, MCD officials ordered the phase-wise demolition of the neighbouring structure after an inspection revealed it was severely weakened. Prior to the demolition, Delhi Fire Service personnel carefully removed the personal belongings of students housed inside.

Acting on the directions of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated the process to demolish a dilapidated building adjoining the Satya Niketan collapse site, citing public safety concerns. 

Before the structure is brought down, personnel of the Delhi Fire Service are carefully removing the belongings of students who had been staying in the building. Authorities have appealed to students and local residents to cooperate with the operation to ensure the safe and orderly completion of the evacuation and demolition process.

On the instructions of Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta, MCD has been directed to demolish the dilapidated building adjoining the accident site in the interest of public safety.

The belongings of students inside the building are being safely removed by Delhi Fire Service…

— CMO Delhi (@CMODelhi) September 8, 2026

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a matter related to the Satya Niketan building collapse that killed seven people and left several others injured in Delhi. The case is scheduled to be taken up on Thursday.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday visited the AIIMS Trauma Centre and handed over Rs 5 lakh cheques to each person injured in the September 6 Satya Niketan building collapse.

During her interaction with the affected families, Gupta assured them that the Delhi government would bear the entire cost of treatment and ensure the best possible medical care for all those injured in the tragedy.

The Satya Niketan PG building, which collapsed near Delhi University's South Campus on Monday killing seven people, had a chronic water seepage problem in its basement, police sources said.

Police are now searching for the labour contractor who was undertaking repair work in the basement for seepage. They are examining the circumstances under which the work was being carried out, and whether it contributed to any structural changes or violations that led to the collapse, they said.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has also stepped up enforcement in the South Zone. Official records dated September 7 show that the building department issued show-cause notices to five residential properties in Ward 160, covering areas including Maidangarhi, Saidulajab and Neb Sarai, while demolition action was recorded against another residential property in Saidulajab.

The decades-old Satya Niketan building, which housed a boys' paying guest accommodation, was spread over around 55 square metres and consisted of a basement and ground plus four floors. There were reportedly two rooms on each floor, with two beds in each room. The structure did not have columns and beams, police sources said.

(PTI)

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta today met and consoled the family members of the victims of the Satya Niketan building collapse at the AIIMS Trauma Centre

(Photo source: Delhi CMO) pic.twitter.com/pT7gjeDBEI

— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2026

#WATCH | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta arrives at AIIMS to meet the injured in the Satya Niketan building collapse incident, which claimed 7 lives. pic.twitter.com/BJDNXeLICW

— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2026

In the wake of the September 6 building collapse in South Delhi's Satya Niketan that claimed the lives of seven students, the Supreme Court-appointed amicus curiae has urged the court to expand its ongoing inspection exercise to PG accommodations, private hostels and similar student housing establishments across Delhi. The Supreme Court had earlier directed inspection of buildings in Lajpat Nagar, Saket and Malviya Nagar amid concerns over unauthorised and unsafe constructions, but Satya Niketan was not covered by that exercise. 

In the wake of the September 6 building collapse in South Delhi’s Satya Niketan that claimed the lives of seven students, the Supreme Court-appointed amicus curiae has urged the court to expand its ongoing inspection exercise to PG accommodations, private hostels and similar… pic.twitter.com/mlFWX0oGk9

— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2026

Actor Sonu Sood on Tuesday called for safe and affordable accommodation for students in cities, in the wake of the Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi that claimed seven lives and raised questions over construction and safety compliance.

Sood said lakhs of students leave their homes every year to pursue their dreams in another city, but stressed the need to ensure that they have safe places to live.

Every year, lakhs of students leave their homes to chase a dream in another city. But are we giving them a safe place to live?
In Delhi, around 7 lakh students are enrolled, while hostel capacity is barely 30,000 — just 1 in 31 gets a hostel.
Why not identify vacant government…

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) September 8, 2026

The Delhi Police said workers were carrying out basement construction work before the Satya Niketan building collapsed, killing seven people, based on the statement of an injured labourer.

Speaking to ANI, Additional DCP Abhimanyu Poswal on Monday stated that the accused Hariram Gupta admitted to overseeing renovations in the basement. 

Poswal added that although Hariram Gupta managed the PG, his wife Urmila was the owner of the building, resulting in her arrest along with their son, Mahesh, who ran the PG operations. 

"Three people, including Hariram Gupta, have been arrested. We constituted 10 teams and arrested Hariram Gupta from Bhiwadi. As per the initial information we got, Hariram Gupta was the owner of the building and managed the PG. Later, we found that his wife, Urmila, is the building owner, and she has been arrested. Their son, Mahesh, who operated the PG, has also been arrested. During the enquiry, Hariram Gupta stated that he was getting a few renovations done in the basement of the building. The injured labourer also confirmed construction activities were being carried out in the basement of the building," said Poswal. 

(ANI)

Two days after the building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan that killed seven people, civic authorities have decided to demolish the adjoining structure in a calibrated, phase-wise manner after finding it weakened and unsafe.

The building, which survived the collapse, is currently being held up by 18-20 iron guardrails placed across the front, back and centre as a precautionary measure. After an inspection, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) found the structure unsafe and served it a notice.

"The building has weakened, and we will take it up for demolition in a calibrated manner in the next 1-2 days," MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar said.

The Delhi High Court has ordered a high-level inquiry into the collapse and asked the MCD to examine whether the building had the required permissions and whether there were lapses by civic officials. It also sought details of action against officials found responsible.

Following their arrest in connection with the Satya Niketan building collapse, the primary owner, Hariram Gupta (Bansal), and his wife, Urmila, have been sent to 14 days of judicial custody by a Delhi court.

Meanwhile, their son, Mahesh Bansal, has been remanded to 2-day police custody for further interrogation and investigation into structural negligence and safety violations surrounding the tragedy.

The family of 19-year-old Arpit, who was killed in the Satya Niketan PG building collapse, has decided to donate his corneas, giving the gift of sight to others amid the tragedy, family members said.
Overwhelmed by the loss of their young son, Arpit's family took the selfless decision to donate his corneas, ensuring that a part of him could help someone see the world even after his untimely death.

Arpit, a second-year student of Delhi University's Atma Ram Sanatan Dharam College, was among the seven people killed after the building housing a boys' paying guest accommodation collapsed in south Delhi's Satya Niketan area on Sunday.

He had returned to Delhi from his hometown in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday morning after spending Rakshabandhan with his family. His mother, who had earlier pleaded with him not to return to Delhi, was later admitted to AIIMS after losing consciousness upon seeing her son's body.

The family, while struggling to come to terms with the loss, chose to donate his corneas so that his death could bring the possibility of sight and hope to others.

(PTI)

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the government has ordered the immediate sealing of buildings with unauthorised fifth floors in the city as municipal officials step up efforts to conduct fresh surveys to identify "dangerous" and "dilapidated" buildings.

The MCD’s North West Zone on Monday issued an order directing officials to take immediate action under the Delhi Municipal Corporation (DMC) Act against such buildings, and assistant engineers have been asked to carry out regular field inspections and ensure compliance with the directions.

(PTI)

The high-stakes review meeting chaired by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu at the LG Secretariat has concluded following the Satya Niketan building collapse.

Attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Home Minister Ashish Sood, the NDRF Chief, the civic body Commissioner, and the DU Vice-Chancellor, the meeting finalised key policy and enforcement measures:  

The administration ordered an immediate, comprehensive safety audit and structural inspection of all private student accommodations and paying guest (PG) properties across student hubs.

Instructions have been issued to immediately seal illegal five-storey and hazardous structures operating without requisite MCD approvals.

Delhi University has been asked to fast-track plans and coordinate with civic authorities to expand official hostel capacity for outstation students.

The Delhi Police have released official details regarding the victims of the Satya Niketan building collapse. Following sustained rescue operations, 12 people were pulled from the rubble and rushed to hospitals. Seven individuals, including five students, have died due to their injuries, while five remain hospitalised, with three in critical condition.

List of Victims:

• Abhishek (20), Student

• Yuvraj Soni (20), Student

• Pawan (17), Student

• Arpit Jahaj (19), Student

• Akshat Singh Yadav (18)

• Surinder Singh (75)

• Unidentified Male

List of Injured:

• Asgar Ali (30)

• Neeraj Bawa (19)

• Aditya Kumar (19)

• Nitish Chib (19)

• Md. Ayan (18)

In the latest development in the Satya Niketan building collapse investigation, police have arrested two more individuals associated with the property owner.

Along with the primary owner, Hariram Bansal, police have taken his wife, Urmila, and his son, Mahesh Bansal, into custody as part of ongoing legal proceedings into the tragedy.

Three months' security. One month's advance rent. Zero liability for the hostel if anything goes wrong. That is the deal students at Delhi's now-collapsed 'Hostel Daze' hostel appear to have signed up for, according to a rent agreement now circulating widely online, days after the building came down and killed seven of its residents.

"The PG authorities are not responsible against any casualties or risk to me (student)," a line buried deep in the agreement's fine print reads.

When one reads the document, it becomes impossible to ignore how one-sided the paperwork for renting out student accommodation in Delhi really is. Students hand over months of rent and security deposits upfront. In return, they get an agreement that appears to absolve the hostel of responsibility for their safety, even as it holds them to strict, non-negotiable terms on nearly everything else.

The Delhi High Court pulled up authorities while hearing the Satya Niketan building collapse case, asserting that the government "cannot escape responsibility."

Key Court Observations:

The court noted that around 50 young students at the threshold of starting their lives were affected, warning that several may still be trapped under the debris and calling the incident "deeply tragic."

Stressed the urgent need to make ongoing relief and rescue operations more effective and mandated that every possible step be taken to ensure student safety.

Observed that due to inadequate DU hostel space, outstation students are compelled to stay in PG accommodations. The court urged immediate steps to expand hostel facilities and implement strict safety oversight and regulation for private PGs.

The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Delhi Government, Central Government, Delhi Police, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), University of Delhi (DU), and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) regarding the deadly Satya Niketan building collapse.

Key directives and observations issued by the court include:

• High-Level Inquiry: The High Court called for a thorough high-level probe into the collapse and mandated strict action against any officials found responsible.

• Civic Body Report On PG Collapse: Directed the MCD to collect details of all PG accommodations and hostels in the area within a week and submit a comprehensive report.

• Hostel Disclosure: Asked Delhi University to disclose its available hostel facilities for outstation students.

Following the building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan, building owner Hariram Gupta has been apprehended after 25 hours.

Five Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) employees were suspended on Monday after the deadly multi-storey building collapse in South Delhi's Satya Niketan.

The suspended employees include South Zone officials -- Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Kumar, Superintending Engineer (SE) Ranvir Singh, Executive Engineer (EE) Lalit Kumar Goel, Assistant Engineer (AE) Sunil Chauhan and Junior Engineer (JE) Ashish Kumar.

These suspensions were ordered with immediate effect by the Delhi government.

So far, seven people have been confirmed dead. Several are receiving treatment, while many are still feared to be trapped under the debris.

(IANS)

#WATCH | Satya Niketan building collapse | Delhi: Vishal, a student living in a nearby hostel, says, "My name is Vishal. After this building collapsed, the concern was that surrounding buildings might also collapse. Consequently, all the buildings in the vicinity were evacuated.… pic.twitter.com/6irI0GWcJW

— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2026

The death count in the Satya Niketan building collapse has risen to seven, while 12 people have been rescued from the debris so far, Delhi Police said on Monday. Rescue teams, including the NDRF, Delhi Fire Services and police personnel, continue to search through the rubble amid concerns that more people may still be trapped beneath the collapsed structure.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday announced major action following the Satya Niketan building collapse, saying an FIR has been registered against the building owner and strict action will be taken against officials found guilty of negligence or oversight.

Following the incident, Gupta directed that an FIR be registered against the building owner and ordered strict action against MCD officials found responsible. She also instructed authorities to immediately seal buildings having a fifth floor and conduct intensive inspections of nearby PG accommodations and other buildings. She further said that any violations detected during the inspections will invite sealing action.

She added that students evacuated from the affected area had been provided accommodation and that the government was taking care of their needs and well-being. The government was also in direct contact with the parents of those affected by the tragedy.

"Strict action will be taken against any officials found guilty of negligence or oversight," she said.
(IANS)

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) demanded the resignation of the MCD commissioner over the Satya Niketan building collapse, as its members allegedly vandalised parts of the civic centre during a protest, officials said.

According to the police, around 150 to 200 ABVP members gathered at the MCD headquarters on Sunday to protest against the functioning of the civic body following the building collapse, which resulted in six deaths and several injuries.

Officials said the protesters entered the civic centre through gate No 5 and staged a demonstration outside the main building, raising slogans and demanding accountability from the MCD.

(PTI)

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the government, in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), is formulating a policy mandating periodic structural audits and safety certifications for all buildings used for public activity -- including PGs, nursing homes, schools and other facilities -- failing which no such activity will be permitted.

She was speaking after visiting the site of the Satya Niketan building collapse, which has claimed six lives.

Speaking to reporters, Gupta said, "The government, in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation, is formulating a policy mandating that any building intended for public use-whether a PG, nursing home, school, or any other facility-must undergo periodic structural audits and safety certifications; otherwise, no public activity will be permitted there."

"We will not allow anyone to reside in unsafe PGs. We have arranged accommodation in college hostels for those evacuated from the building, and the government is ensuring their needs are met. We are in contact with the parents of the students affected by this tragedy and are providing them with full support to alleviate their distress. Regarding government officials whose oversight, negligence, or other lapses contributed to this situation, strict action will be taken against them this very day; no one will be spared," she added. 

#WATCH | Delhi: Satya Niketan building collapse | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta says, "... The government, in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation, is formulating a policy mandating that any building intended for public use—whether a PG, nursing home, school, or any… pic.twitter.com/Ox4YaS9pLN

— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2026

Following the Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi, West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Monday called for an investigation into the incident and questioned who built the structure and why students were living in it.

Speaking to reporters, Ghosh described the incident as unfortunate, stating, "A hostel collapsing, an incident like this happening to students. There should be an investigation into this matter regarding who built such a building and why students were living in it. This is a matter of great concern. I believe the government will conduct a thorough investigation into this."

(ANI)

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has issued a demolition order under Section 348 of the DMC Act for House No. 13 in Satya Niketan, declaring the property dangerous and ruinous.

According to the notice issued on September 6, the owner or occupier has been directed to demolish the property within three days of receiving the order. The MCD warned that if the order is not complied with, it will carry out the demolition and recover the expenses incurred as arrears of property tax.

The notice stated that the premises at Building/House No. 13, Satya Niketan, New Delhi, were occupied and found to be in a 'ruinous/dangerous condition'. It added that the condition of the building posed a potential danger to people occupying, residing in or passing by the premises, as well as those in the surrounding neighbourhood.

The MCD said the Executive Engineer was exercising powers delegated by the Commissioner under Section 348 of the DMC Act, 1957, read with Section 491 of the Act, while issuing the demolition order.

(IANS)

#WATCH | Delhi: Search and rescue operations are underway on a war footing in South Delhi's Satya Niketan area following a building collapse that claimed six lives. A continuous search operation is being conducted in the debris with the help of NDRF dogs, with potential locations… pic.twitter.com/jKxnw0Qa5H

— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2026

#WATCH | Delhi: On Delhi's Satya Niketan building collapse, NSUI President Vinod Jakhar says, "The situation is extremely grave. Rescue operations are ongoing, and conditions are dire. Almost all the students being pulled out are dead. We tried our best to get those students out;… pic.twitter.com/f0M1oZYPTH

— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2026

#WATCH | Delhi: On Delhi's Satya Niketan building collapse, AAP leader Sanjeev Jha says, "You saw what happened earlier; grand statements were made—claims about building heights and regulations—but now, six months later, another incident has occurred... This implies that all… pic.twitter.com/QVEZgpod9f

— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2026

#WATCH | Delhi: CCTV footage from the building collapse site in Satya Niketan of Delhi's South-West district. Six people have lost their lives.

(Source: Local Resident) pic.twitter.com/7MtDbb3pJF

— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2026

#WATCH | Delhi: Search and rescue operations are underway on a war footing in South Delhi's Satya Niketan area following the collapse of a building. Six people have lost their lives.

(Morning visuals from the spot) pic.twitter.com/mpTIHTEySD

— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2026

Following an on-site review and based on the preliminary assessment, Chief Minister has ordered a Magisterial Inquiry of the incident and FIR against the building owner.

Those found responsible for this grave incident will be held fully accountable and dealt with under the…

— CMO Delhi (@CMODelhi) September 6, 2026

The death count in the Delhi building collapse has risen to five, with several still feared trapped. 

Four people have died after a building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area. Rescue operations continue. 

The building collapse in Delhi’s Satya Niketan is a deeply distressing and avoidable tragedy. Reports of DU students being trapped under the debris are extremely worrying.

Every effort must be made to rescue those trapped and ensure the best possible treatment for the injured.…

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) September 6, 2026

Student and teachers' organisations on Sunday demanded a thorough investigation after a paying guest accommodation in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed and called for a comprehensive audit of student housing across the city.

The National Democratic Teachers' Front (NDTF), ABVP, NSUI and Students' Federation of India (SFI) called for swift rescue operations and action against people responsible for alleged safety violations and lapses.

The NDTF said several people were trapped under the debris, one person was reported dead and others sustained serious injuries in the building collapse.

Around 30-50 students could be trapped under the debris of the five-storey building on Sunday afternoon.

The teachers' body said the incident raised serious concerns over compliance with structural and fire safety norms at privately-run hostels and paying guest accommodations located around Delhi University's campuses and colleges.

It also pointed to the narrow lanes in several student residential areas, saying they could hamper rescue operations during emergencies.

- PTI

The collapse of a building at Satya Niketan, Delhi is distressing. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Authorities are working at the site and assisting those affected in the mishap: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 6, 2026

A "sudden tremor" sent residents of nearby buildings rushing out of their homes only to see the horror of a pile of rubble in place of the PG accommodation bustling with students in south-west Delhi's Satya Niketan on Sunday.
Many scrambled to remove the debris with bare hands and whatever tools they could get after the collapse of the five-storey building, Hostel Daze, in the congested colony lined with private student hostels, eateries and shops near the heart of Delhi University's South Campus.

A local Rajen Chhetri, who works with the Delhi Police, said the building had around 15 rooms, with two to three students sharing each, and repair or construction work was underway in the basement.

"Most of the students staying here are from Kerala, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and study mainly at Motilal Nehru College, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College and Sri Venkateswara College. They were paying around Rs 12,000 per bed," Chhetri said.

"I have been living here for the last 20 years. Some construction work was going on in the basement, where water had started accumulating. The foundation was also extremely weak," he said.

- PTI 

The death count in Delhi building collapse rises to three, with several still trapped. Nine people have been rescued so far. 

Health Minister JP Nadda spoke with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and took stock of the situation. He assured all support from the Ministry of Health and directed the AIIMS director and the Central Government hospital to provide all support and assistance. 

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT | MOTI BAGH

Building collapse reported in the Satya Niketan, Moti Bagh area.
Traffic movement around the affected area may be regulated/diverted to facilitate rescue and emergency operations.
🚧 Commuters are advised to: • Avoid the affected area, if possible.…

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) September 6, 2026

Two people have died after the building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan area. Rescue operations are underway as many are still feared trapped. 

#WATCH दिल्ली: सत्य निकेतन में PG बिल्डिंग गिरी | राज्यसभा सांसद और सीनियर वकील कपिल सिबल ने कहा, "जब यूनिवर्सिटी में हॉस्टल की सुविधा नहीं है और आपने छात्रों को इस इलाके में ठहराया है और फिर छत गिर जाती है, तो छात्र बिल्कुल भी सुरक्षित नहीं हैं। यह वाकई बहुत दुखद है..." pic.twitter.com/OxNuK0cz7E

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) September 6, 2026

दिल्ली के सत्य निकेतन में इमारत ढहने की खबर बेहद दर्दनाक और चिंताजनक है। कई लोगों के मलबे में दबे होने की खबर है, जिनमें दिल्ली यूनिवर्सिटी के कई छात्र भी शामिल हैं।

मेरी अपील है कि NDRF, दिल्ली फायर सर्विस और सभी बचाव दल हर संभव प्रयास करके हर एक छात्र तक पहुँचें, घायलों को… https://t.co/uQi7H8HPra

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 6, 2026

"At this moment, we are praying, and people are engaged in the rescue operation. The rescue team and the entire NDRF team are engaged. Everyone is working, and the effort is to save people first. The rest of the things will come out later. Six to seven people have been found alive so far," said Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, after learning about the building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan, has called off his Goa event. He was scheduled to inaugurate the newly constructed BJP State Office building in Chimbel, Goa, today.

- ANI

1 dead, 2 critical after building collapses in Delhi's Satya Niketan, several still trapped under rubble. 

Another building collapse in Satya Niketan, it was a PG accommodation of South Campus college students for DU. Around 30-40 students are feared to be under the debris.

Rate of Executive Engineer Transfer in building Dept of MCD is 1.25 crore. So this won’t stop.

It’s a same… pic.twitter.com/Np8Akzvpra

— Saurabh Bharadwaj (@Saurabh_MLAgk) September 6, 2026

The building adjacent to the collapsed house has also caved in, and the first floor has been damaged. 
 

Many students trapped inside the collapsed six-storey building in Delhi's Satya Niketan have made phone calls from beneath the debris, said South-West Delhi MLA Anil Sharma on Sunday. He confirmed that the building served as a paying-guest type accommodation for college students.

The BJP MLA, however, couldn't verify how many people were trapped.

Deeply saddened by the building collapse in Satya Niketan, RK Puram.
Rescue teams from NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, DDMA, MCD, CATS and Civil Defence are at the spot, doing everything possible to reach those who may be trapped. The adjoining building has been…

— Parvesh Sahib Singh (@p_sahibsingh) September 6, 2026

#WATCH | Delhi: On the building collapse near Satya Niketan in South-West Delhi, an eyewitness says, "The building that collapsed is called 'Hostel Daze'. Right next to it is another building that collapsed. 'Hostel Daze' is a dedicated boys' PG; it was a five-story building. The… pic.twitter.com/fGmK1WOrgq

— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2026

#WATCH | Delhi: On the building collapse near Satya Niketan in South-West Delhi, an eyewitness says, "I have a shop nearby. We were sitting inside it when we suddenly heard a sound—like the rumble of an earthquake. We rushed out immediately; there was a lot of smoke and dust… pic.twitter.com/hGwQuo5IZK

— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2026

Deeply concerned by the building collapse incident at Satya Niketan, RK Puram.

Teams from DDMA, NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, MCD, CATS and Civil Defence are carrying out rescue operations on a war footing. The adjacent building has been vacated as a precautionary…

— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) September 6, 2026

#WATCH | Delhi: A JCB machine arrives at the site of a building collapse near Satya Niketan in South-West Delhi. The rescue operation is underway. More details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/oXPtKbWn2I

— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2026

Following the building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan, the Delhi police in an official statement said a PCR call was received at PS South Campus at around 1:34 PM regarding the collapse of a building near Nanakpura Gurdwara.

"Local police staff, Fire Brigade, CAT Ambulance and other emergency services are present at the spot. The NDRF team has also reached and rescue and relief operations are underway. The exact number of persons trapped/injured is not known at present. 2 persons have been rescued so far," the statement said.
 

#WATCH | Delhi: On the building collapse near Satya Niketan in South-West Delhi, BJP MLA Anil Sharma says, "This is a deeply tragic incident; there could be nothing more heartbreaking. Students come here from various places to study and stay in PGs in this building; the structure… pic.twitter.com/fiOm2e01ff

— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2026

#BREAKING | Delhi Building Collapse: Eyewitness says at least 50 students believed to be inside the building when the collapse occurred@anushkagarg2000 reports pic.twitter.com/Qza7zYgPID

— NDTV (@ndtv) September 6, 2026

#BREAKING | Several people are feared to be trapped after a building collapsed in southwest Delhi's Satya Niketan. The incident occurred around pm.
Visuals showed a large crowd gathered around the debris, under which several are feared to be trapped. The locality has a high… pic.twitter.com/33IH1vmtP3

— NDTV (@ndtv) September 6, 2026

Unfortunate Incident at Satya Niketan, South Campus, DU

Following heavy rainfall, a building structure in Satya Niketan has reportedly collapsed. ABVP Delhi’s team is present at the spot, extending all possible support and assistance in the ongoing rescue efforts.

We urge the…

— ABVP Delhi (@ABVPDelhi) September 6, 2026

Delhi: A building collapsed near Shiv Mandir in Satya Niketan, Moti Bagh, with several people feared trapped under the debris. More details are awaited.

(Visuals from the spot) pic.twitter.com/Lqzh9x4OUb

— IANS (@ians_india) September 6, 2026

According to officials, some people are feared trapped beneath the debris. Emergency personnel reached the location soon after the collapse and began efforts to assess the extent of the damage and ascertain how many people may be trapped.

Delhi Police said a building had collapsed near Satya Niketan and that rescue operations were in progress. Further details are awaited as authorities continue to assess the situation.