Delhi Metro Tunneling Tragedy: One Dead Near Azad Market, DMRC Offers ₹5 Lakh Compensation
A devastating incident occurred near Delhi’s Azad Market during ongoing metro tunneling work. A nearby building, previously identified as unsafe, collapsed resulting in the tragic loss of one life.
DMRC Announces Compensation and Investigation
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has expressed its deepest condolences and announced a ₹5 lakh ex-gratia payment to the grieving family of the deceased. They are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collapse to determine the exact cause and prevent future such incidents.
Concerns Raised Over Site Safety
The fact that the building was already marked as unsafe raises serious concerns about the safety protocols in place at the construction site. The investigation will likely focus on whether adequate measures were taken to mitigate the risks associated with the building’s proximity to the tunneling operations.
