Delhi Metro Tragedy: Worker Killed in Building Collapse Near Azad Market
A devastating incident occurred near Delhi’s Azad Market today, as a building collapsed during ongoing metro tunneling work, resulting in the tragic death of a construction worker. The area was near the Azad Market metro station construction site.
DMRC Announces ₹5 Lakh Compensation, Investigates Incident
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and announced a ₹5 lakh ex-gratia payment to the victim’s family. They have also launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse.
Concerns Raised Over Site Safety
The building had reportedly been previously marked as unsafe, raising concerns about the safety protocols in place at the construction site. The DMRC is investigating whether these safety measures were adequately followed and what led to the tragic collapse despite the prior warning.
