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Families grieve as Delhi PG hostel collapse kills several students
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 11:48 PM
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A collapse at a postgraduate hostel in Delhi left multiple students dead, prompting grieving families to mourn their loss.
A multi‑storey postgraduate hostel in Delhi collapsed early on Monday, resulting in the deaths of several resident students. Rescue teams from the Delhi Fire Service and police arrived within minutes, working through the rubble to retrieve bodies and assist the injured.
Family members gathered at the site, expressing profound sorrow. One relative, recalling the victim moments before the tragedy, said, "We saw him happy, now we see his dead body," highlighting the suddenness of the loss.
Authorities have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the structural failure. The Delhi government has promised support to the bereaved families, including compensation and counseling services.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of student accommodations in the capital, prompting calls for stricter building inspections and compliance checks.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have urged the public to avoid the site while rescue and recovery operations continue.
Family members gathered at the site, expressing profound sorrow. One relative, recalling the victim moments before the tragedy, said, "We saw him happy, now we see his dead body," highlighting the suddenness of the loss.
Authorities have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the structural failure. The Delhi government has promised support to the bereaved families, including compensation and counseling services.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of student accommodations in the capital, prompting calls for stricter building inspections and compliance checks.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have urged the public to avoid the site while rescue and recovery operations continue.