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Building collapses in India

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In late October 2026, an under-construction two-storey building collapsed in the Chhatari area of Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Reports on casualties varied, with some sources indicating three people were rescued while others reported two deaths and one woman in critical condition. Emergency teams, including the NDRF and SDRF, conducted rescue operations and canine searches at the site. On November 5, 2026, a three-storey under-construction building collapsed in the Chawri Bazar area of Delhi. The incident, which occurred around 9:50 am in the Paiwalan locality, resulted in at least three deaths and left several others injured or feared trapped. The deceased have been identified as labourers Kishori, 40, Sanjeet, 45, and Pankaj Sharma, 40. Rescue operations involving the NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, and the MCD were conducted in the area, though narrow lanes hindered the use of heavy machinery. Authorities suspect the collapse was caused by the premature removal of temporary supports, or centring, while the concrete was still wet. Police reports suggest the building was an unauthorised construction that had previously been flagged in June. In response, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordered an inquiry and directed the suspension of a junior engineer and an assistant engineer from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Three contractors, identified as Siraj, Tajuddin, and Furkan, were arrested and face charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. By November 7, 2026, the death toll from the Chawri Bazar collapse rose to seven following the recovery of additional bodies. The deceased have been identified as Sanjeet Kumar, Kishori Sah, Pankaj Sharma, Vipin Ram, Shantu Mukhiya, Dinesh Sah, and Luchhuman Mukhiya. Police also arrested the building owner, Saimullah, also known as Ayub. Officials noted the structure may have utilized non-engineered materials and lacked necessary building sanctions.

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