Delhi Metro Tunneling Tragedy: One Dead, DMRC Offers ₹5 Lakh Compensation Near Azad Market
A devastating incident occurred near Delhi’s Azad Market today, where a building collapsed during ongoing metro tunneling work, tragically claiming the life of one man.
DMRC Announces Compensation, Investigates Incident
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has expressed its condolences and announced a ₹5 lakh ex-gratia payment to the family of the deceased. The site where the collapse occurred had previously been marked as unsafe, and DMRC is currently conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the tragic incident.
Concerns Raised Over Safety Protocols
This incident raises serious concerns about the safety protocols being implemented at Delhi Metro construction sites. Locals have expressed anxieties about the stability of other structures in the vicinity. Further details are awaited as the investigation unfolds.
