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Satya Niketan Building Collapse: Students Trapped in Delhi

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Students trapped after Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi • Source: The Hindu
Source : New Indian Express

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Satya Niketan Building Collapse: Students Trapped Under Rubble, Phones Ring for Help

Satya Niketan Building: The collapse at Satya Niketan has sparked fresh worry about how buildings are checked and who monitors them in Delhi. On Sunday afternoon, a five-storey structure called Hostel Daze fell in the Satya Niketan area, close to Delhi University’s South Campus. People nearby said that some students were stuck under the broken concrete. From under the debris, there were urgent calls for help, which made the situation even more frightening. Locals also claimed that phones kept ringing even after the collapse. BJP MLA Anil Sharma, who went to the site, said that rescue teams were getting calls from trapped people.

Students Caught in Building Collapse

People living near the site said the area is crowded, with student hostels, small food places, and shops close to each other. They reported hearing a heavy crash. After that, many rushed outside and saw that the building was no longer standing as a full five-storey structure. What was left was mostly rubble. A few residents started clearing the wreckage right away. They used their hands and any tools they could find. Their goal was to reach anyone trapped inside. Police later said a PCR call came into the South Campus police station around 1:34 pm. After that, eight fire engines were sent to the scene, along with several rescue teams. Officials did not give a clear count at first. Some locals thought about 50 to 60 students might have been inside. Another resident said the upper floors held roughly 35 to 40 students. They added that some students may have been asleep when the collapse happened.

People in the area say work was going on in the basement. They also say that after days of rain, water collected there

Some residents think the foundation looks too weak. They worry the wet buildup could have harmed how the building holds up. Officials will still have to check and confirm what is true. One man said he was inside the basement when the collapse happened. He said he got out only minutes before the structure fell. In his account, the whole building gave way right after he left. He also noted the next building looked a bit tilted. That has led people to wonder if nearby structures are at risk too.

Students From Different States Stayed in a Hostel

Local residents said Hostel Daze had about 15 rooms. They said two to three students shared one room. They also said students paid roughly Rs 12,000 for each bed. A large share of the students, residents claimed, came from Kerala, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. They were said to be enrolled in colleges such as Motilal Nehru College, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College, and Sri Venkateswara College. The incident happened on a Sunday. Residents said most students were expected to be in the building that day. They added that some students who were trapped sent calls for help to their families and friends.

Residents are asking about civic care after a tragedy.

People in the area said the approvals for some buildings may not have been handled well. They also raised worries about how safe the structures are. Many pointed to a lack of real monitoring nearby. A woman living in the locality for over twenty years said she has seen changes in how some homes are used. She claimed that a few buildings were originally made to be a certain height. Later, she said, they were turned into boys' paying guest rooms. She said some places have been built up to five or six floors first. After that, she claimed the owners changed the use and let students live there on rent. Her complaint was that some owners stay away, yet the paying guest setup keeps running. She said this has left residents doubtful about inspections. Now more people want clearer checks for buildings where many students live. They want to know that safety reviews are done before and during such use.

Satya Niketan collapse brings back memories of Saidulajab tragedy

The collapse at Satya Niketan comes not long after the Saidulajab building incident on May 30. Reports from that earlier case said six people died. The two places are about 10 km from each other and both serve students. After the Saidulajab tragedy, officials faced tough questions. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi was among those under scrutiny. People pointed to building safety concerns and possible negligence. Now, the new collapse has again put the spotlight on weak enforcement and risky structures. Some residents said they noticed something odd right before the fall. A local man said the noise felt like an earthquake. Another person said his son escaped by a short gap. He had ridden past the building on his motorcycle just before the structure collapsed. Rescue teams kept working after the incident. They searched the wreckage for students who may have been trapped. Investigators are expected to look into what caused the collapse. Claims include basement work and water buildup.

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