Delhi Metro Tunneling Tragedy: Worker Killed Near Azad Market
Tragedy struck near Delhi’s Azad Market today as a building collapsed during ongoing metro tunneling work, resulting in the death of a construction worker.
DMRC Announces ₹5 Lakh Compensation, Investigates Incident
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) expressed its condolences and announced a ₹5 lakh ex-gratia payment to the victim’s family. The DMRC has launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred at a site previously identified as unsafe.
Concerns Raised Over Site Safety
The collapse raises concerns about safety protocols at the construction site. The area had reportedly been marked as unsafe prior to the incident, prompting questions about the precautions taken and the circumstances that led to the tragic loss of life. The DMRC’s investigation is expected to shed light on these crucial aspects.
