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Delhi Police had flagged Chawri Bazar building violations months before collapse
At least two people died when a building collapsed in Delhi's Chawri Bazar area on Thursday morning. Police had previously alerted municipal authorities to unauthorised construction at the site, raising questions about regulatory oversight.
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A building collapse in the congested Chawri Bazar locality claimed at least two lives on Thursday, with rescue operations underway to locate potential survivors in the rubble. The incident has drawn scrutiny to prior warnings about structural violations at the site.
Delhi Police had informed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) of unauthorised construction activities at the building several months before the collapse occurred. The alert raised concerns about the safety standards and compliance with construction regulations at the premises.
The collapse highlights ongoing challenges in building safety enforcement across Delhi, where unauthorised additions and structural modifications remain common in older residential and commercial areas. The incident comes amid broader concerns about the implementation of building codes and municipal oversight in densely populated zones.
Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the collapse and whether adequate action was taken on the police alert regarding the unauthorised construction. Authorities have not yet issued formal statements on the findings of their preliminary inquiry.