The death toll from the collapse of a three-storey building in Delhi’s Hauz Qazi area reached seven on Sunday, November 8, while rescuers searched the rubble more than 70 hours after it fell.
The latest body recovered was that of Luchhuman Mukhiya, 66, from Darbhanga, Bihar. His body was taken to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital. The building collapsed on November 5 while construction was underway near Chawri Bazar.
Workers were trapped beneath the debris. Officials said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi had not approved a building plan for the site. They said workers were laying the roof slab when the building collapsed.
The civic body also said the construction materials were not properly designed and had not hardened as they should. Police arrested the building’s owner and three contractors in connection with the collapse. Police registered a case with charges that include causing a death without intending murder and negligent building work.
Authorities said 10 to 15 workers had been at the site. Two injured people were rescued. Officials continued searching for any other possible victims.