Delhi Metro Tunneling Tragedy: Worker Killed Near Azad Market
A devastating incident occurred near Delhi’s bustling Azad Market today, where a building tragically collapsed during ongoing metro tunneling work. Sadly, this resulted in the death of a construction worker.
DMRC Announces ₹5 Lakh Compensation, Investigates Incident
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has expressed its deep condolences and announced a ₹5 lakh ex-gratia payment to the grieving family of the deceased worker. They have also launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse.
Concerns Raised Over Previously Marked Unsafe Site
The building collapse raises serious concerns as the site had reportedly been previously marked as unsafe. The investigation will focus on determining the cause of the collapse and whether all necessary safety protocols were followed, given the pre-existing concerns about the building’s stability.
