Delhi government expresses condolences after Usmanpur roof collapse claims two lives, orders probe
New Delhi, August 3
The Delhi Government on Monday expressed its deepest condolences to the family of two people who died in a roof collapse incident in Usmanpur.
In a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) Delhi, the government affirmed that rescue and emergency teams responded immediately following the collapse.
"Delhi Government expresses its sincere condolences to the family that lost two loved ones in the roof collapse incident at Usmanpur. Rescue and emergency teams responded immediately. A comprehensive search operation has confirmed that no one remains trapped under the debris," the Delhi CMO stated on X.
"Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta has directed the concerned authorities to extend every possible assistance to the affected family, ensure a thorough investigation into the incident, and take all necessary action," the statement added.
Earlier, a husband and wife tragically lost their lives after the roof of their house collapsed in North-East Delhi's Usmanpur area, officials said here on Monday.
The deceased have been identified as Tinku (32) and his wife Urmila (30).
According to officials, the incident occurred late last night in JP Nagar (Jaiprakash Nagar), located in the Gonda area under the jurisdiction of Usmanpur, North-East Delhi. The sudden collapse trapped the couple under a heap of debris.
Speaking on the incident, Senior Station Officer (STO) Sunil Sagar stated that residents and police personnel rushed to the spot and rescued the victims from under the rubble.
"Two persons, a husband and a wife, Tinku (32) and Urmila (30), were trapped under the debris. Their bodies were rescued by the public and the police and immediately shifted to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital," STO Sunil Sagar said.
Upon arrival at the hospital, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Santosh declared both individuals dead on arrival.
Further details regarding the cause of the structure's collapse are awaited.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is heartbreaking. A young couple, just starting their life together. The government's quick response is appreciated, but we need stricter building codes and regular inspections, especially in old and densely populated areas like Usmanpur. Condolences to the bereaved family.
Such incidents are a stark reminder of the crumbling infrastructure in many parts of Delhi. The CM's directive for an investigation is fine, but we need concrete action, not just statements. Why wasn't this building inspected earlier? Prayers for the departed souls.
Terrible tragedy. It's good that rescue teams responded fast and confirmed no one else is trapped. But the real issue is the lack of urban planning and enforcement of safety norms in these areas. My deepest condolences to the family. 💔
Very unfortunate incident. The authorities must look into why such old structures are allowed to deteriorate without any check. The compensation and support for the family should be immediate and substantial. Also, a transparent investigation is a must to fix accountability.
May their souls rest in peace. It's always tragic when lives are lost due to preventable accidents. I hope the government not only probes this incident but also audits similar vulnerable structures across the city to prevent future tragedies. 🙏
Shocking and deeply saddening. While expressing condolences, I must point out that these incidents keep repeating in unauthorised colonies. The local authorities, including MCD and Delhi Police, need to be more vigilant. This is negligence at
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