Delhi Satya Niketan PG building collapse kills five, triggers safety and governance probe
A multi-storey paying guest (PG) accommodation building in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area collapsed on Sunday afternoon, killing at least five people and injuring several others.[1][5][6][8] The structure housed a boys’ hostel and is reported to have had around 50 students inside at the time of the incident.[6][8] Initial reports suggest that repair work in the basement was underway when the building suddenly gave way, raising serious questions about structural safety and regulatory oversight.[1][6][8] Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the collapse site and AIIMS Trauma Centre, ordering a magisterial inquiry and an FIR against the building owner.[4][5][6] Student organisations have launched protests in the area, highlighting a wider crisis of unsafe student housing in Delhi’s coaching and university hubs.[2][7] Rescue operations by NDRF, fire services and police are continuing as more persons are feared trapped beneath the debris.[1][7][8] The incident is likely to spark policy debate over building codes, municipal clearances and regular safety audits in densely populated student localities.[2][5] PG signboards and advertisements reportedly started disappearing from the neighbourhood after the collapse, reflecting panic and concerns among operators and tenants.[7]
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Satya Niketan, where a PG building recently collapsed, is located in which part of India?
Answer: (a) South Delhi
The correct answer is (a) South Delhi.