Delhi Metro Tunnel Tragedy: Worker Killed Near Azad Market

A devastating incident occurred near Delhi’s Azad Market during ongoing metro tunneling work, resulting in the tragic death of a construction worker. The building, located dangerously close to the tunneling site, collapsed suddenly, claiming the life of one man.

DMRC Announces ₹5 Lakh Compensation, Investigates Incident

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has expressed deep sorrow over the incident and announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹5 lakh to the grieving family of the deceased. Authorities are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse.

Concerns Raised Over Site Safety

The building had reportedly been previously marked as unsafe, raising serious concerns about the safety protocols in place at the construction site. The investigation will likely focus on determining whether proper safety measures were followed and if any negligence contributed to the tragedy.