Delhi Metro Tunneling Tragedy: One Dead Near Azad Market
Tragedy struck near Delhi’s Azad Market today as a building collapsed during ongoing metro tunneling work, claiming the life of one man. The incident occurred at a site previously identified as unsafe.
DMRC Announces ₹5 Lakh Compensation
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has expressed its condolences and announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for the family of the deceased. They have also initiated a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse.
Investigation Underway at Previously Marked Unsafe Site
The building’s collapse raises concerns about safety protocols, especially given that the site had been previously marked as unsafe. The DMRC is investigating how the incident occurred despite the pre-existing warnings and what further measures could have been taken to prevent the tragedy. More details about the investigation are expected to be released soon.