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The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a tragic building collapse in central Delhi's Daryaganj area. Three labourers lost their lives while several others narrowly escaped when part of an under-construction building collapsed during demolition work. The commission has issued notices to Delhi's Chief Secretary, MCD Commissioner, and local police seeking a detailed report within two weeks. The deceased were identified as migrant workers from Bihar who were working at the site when the structure suddenly gave way.

Key Points: NHRC Takes Suo Motu Notice of Delhi Building Collapse Deaths

  • Three migrant labourers from Bihar died in Daryaganj building collapse
  • Incident occurred during demolition of under-construction four-storey building
  • NDRF teams joined rescue operation with police and fire brigade
  • Case registered against building owner and contractor for negligence
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NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of death of 3 labourers in Delhi building collapse incident

NHRC issues notices over 3 labourer deaths in Daryaganj building collapse, seeks report from Delhi Chief Secretary and MCD Commissioner within two weeks.

"The contents, if true, raise serious concerns of human rights violations. - National Human Rights Commission"

New Delhi, Aug 26

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports that three labourers died and several others narrowly escaped when part of an under-construction four-storey building collapsed last week in central Delhi’s Daryaganj.

Taking note of press reports, the apex human rights body said the contents, if true, raise serious concerns of human rights violations.

The NHRC issued notices to the Chief Secretary; Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD); and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Delhi, and called for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.

According to media reports, the incident occurred on August 20, with around 15 labourers present at the site.

The preliminary probe indicated that the incident occurred while the building was being demolished.

The injured were taken to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital (LNJP), where they were declared dead. The deceased were identified as Zubair, Gulsagar, and Taufiq, who were working at the site when the structure suddenly gave way.

The deceased were migrant workers from Bihar.

Soon after the incident, NDRF teams joined the rescue operation, assisting the police, fire brigade, and DDMA personnel.

A case was registered against the building owner and the contractor.

Established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, the NHRC, an autonomous statutory body, is an embodiment of India's concern for the promotion and protection of human rights. Its primary role is to protect and promote human rights, defined as the rights relating to life, liberty, equality, and dignity of individuals guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the International Covenants and enforceable by courts in India.

The apex human rights body has the power to take suo motu (on its own motion) action based on media reports, public knowledge or other sources, without receiving a formal complaint of human rights violations.

- IANS

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Priya S
Why do we always wait for tragedies to happen before taking safety seriously? These poor workers had families back in Bihar depending on them. Contractors cutting corners on safety should face strict punishment.
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Michael C
While NHRC's action is commendable, I wonder why local authorities didn't take stronger preventive measures. Building collapses are becoming too common in Indian cities. Need better enforcement of construction safety norms.
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Ananya R
My heart goes out to the families of Zubair, Gulsagar and Taufiq. Migrant workers are the backbone of our construction industry but get the least protection. Hope NHRC ensures proper compensation for their families.
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Sarah B
Good that NHRC is taking suo motu cognisance. But we need more than just reports - we need actual implementation of safety protocols and regular inspections at construction sites across the country.
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Vikram M
This is not just an accident, it's criminal negligence. The building owner and contractor must face serious charges. Migrant workers deserve dignity and safety at workplace. 🇮🇳

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