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Body of Delhi Building‑Collapse Victim Arpit Jaj Arrives in Devas, Madhya Pradesh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 03:47 PM
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Arpit Jaj, a resident of Jay Bajrang Nagar in Devas, who died in a Delhi building collapse, was brought to his hometown on Tuesday, where a solemn funeral was performed amid a gathering of relatives and locals.
The remains of Arpit Jaj, a 24‑year‑old resident of Jay Bajrang Nagar in Devas, Madhya Pradesh, were transported from Delhi on Tuesday morning after he lost his life in a building collapse in the capital. The body was received at the family home, where relatives, neighbours and local residents assembled to pay their respects.
Witnesses described a somber atmosphere as the crowd gathered around the house. Emotions ran high; a sister broke into tears upon seeing her brother’s body, while other family members stood in silent grief. The funeral rites were conducted shortly after the arrival, following Hindu customs.
The Delhi incident, which claimed several lives, has been under investigation by city authorities. While the tragedy unfolded far from Devas, the community’s response highlighted the deep personal loss felt by the victim’s family and the solidarity of the town in mourning the young man’s untimely death.
Witnesses described a somber atmosphere as the crowd gathered around the house. Emotions ran high; a sister broke into tears upon seeing her brother’s body, while other family members stood in silent grief. The funeral rites were conducted shortly after the arrival, following Hindu customs.
The Delhi incident, which claimed several lives, has been under investigation by city authorities. While the tragedy unfolded far from Devas, the community’s response highlighted the deep personal loss felt by the victim’s family and the solidarity of the town in mourning the young man’s untimely death.