Tragic Wall Collapse Claims Lives of Three Labourers in Delhi

Three labourers lost their lives after a wall collapsed at a construction site in Delhi's Vasant Vihar area, amid heavy rain. The victims have been identified as Santosh Kumar Yadav, Santosh Kumar, and Dayaram. Rescue operations have been concluded, and a police investigation is ongoing.

In a tragic turn of events, three labourers were confirmed dead on Saturday after a wall at a construction site collapsed in Vasant Vihar amid heavy rainfall, according to official reports.

This incident brings the count of rain-related fatalities in Delhi to 11. The collapse happened on Friday and was reported to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) early in the morning at 5:30 am. Two of the deceased have been identified as 19-year-old Santosh Kumar Yadav and 20-year-old Santosh Kumar, while the third victim, Dayaram, was a 45-year-old working at the site with his wife.

Efforts involving cranes and water pumps were employed to clear the debris and extract the bodies, which were subsequently taken to Safdarjung Hospital. Authorities executed a search operation to confirm no additional individuals were trapped. The National Disaster Response Force, Delhi Disaster Management Authority, and various civic agencies participated in the rescue mission.

Additional information surfaced about the victims' backgrounds, highlighting the economic challenges they faced. A poignant detail emerged as Santosh Kumar was reported to be the only son of his parents in Bihar, having arrived in Delhi four years ago in search of employment. Another victim, Santosh from Supaul, Bihar, leaves behind two brothers and his parents, both brothers also employed at construction sites in Delhi.

The third victim, Dayaram, hailed from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, leaving behind two sons. A legal case has been filed under sections 288 and 304A of the Indian Penal Code, charging negligent conduct and causing death by negligence. Investigation is ongoing, with the contractor and the property owner already questioned by the authorities.

The past week's heavy rains in Delhi have been particularly deadly; on Saturday, two boys drowned in Siraspur underpass and other incidents resulted in six additional fatalities. Among those who perished were a cab driver at Delhi airport and a man in Rohini's Prem Nagar area, as well as four individuals who drowned in different city locations.

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