Police have arrested three people in connection with the collapse of a five-storey building in Satya Niketan area of Delhi. The arrested building owner Hariram Gupta, his wife Urmila Gupta and son Mahesh Gupta were presented before the court. After hearing the case, the court sent Hariram Gupta and Urmila Gupta to judicial custody for 14 days, while their son Mahesh Gupta has been sent to police custody for two days. Police are now investigating different aspects related to the accident.
This came to light during police investigation
According to Delhi Police, the electricity connection of the building where this accident took place was registered in the name of Hariram Gupta. At the same time, police investigation has revealed that the management of the building was the responsibility of his son Mahesh Gupta. In the property documents, the building is said to be registered in the name of Urmila Gupta. On the basis of this information, the police is trying to understand at what level which person was responsible for the maintenance of the building and the work related to it.
evacuated many people
On September 6, a major accident occurred in Satya Niketan when a five-storey building suddenly collapsed. As soon as the building collapsed, a large amount of debris accumulated on the spot and many people were suspected to be trapped under it. After receiving the information, police, fire department and rescue teams reached the spot, removed the debris and started searching for people. Many people were evacuated during relief and rescue operations, but seven people lost their lives in this accident.
Who had the responsibility?
Since the incident, questions related to the condition of the building, its maintenance and management are being raised. An important part of the police investigation is to find out what was the condition of the building before the accident and what kind of activities were going on there. Along with this, it is also being seen who was responsible for the documents, electricity connection and management related to the building.
investigating agency will interrogate
After the court sent Hariram Gupta and Urmila Gupta to judicial custody, both will now remain in jail. At the same time, during the two-day police custody given to Mahesh Gupta, the investigating agency will interrogate him. During this time, the police will try to gather facts related to the accident and information related to the operation of the building. After the death of seven people in the Satya Niketan accident, the investigation of the case is being taken forward seriously. During the police investigation and further legal process, it will become clear what circumstances played a role in the collapse of the building and at what level the responsibility for it is fixed.