Eight people sustained injuries after a building partially collapsed during hotel construction work in Delhi's Paharganj on Sunday.According to preliminary information, construction work for a hotel was underway in the building. At the time of the incident, workers were laying the roof slab, also known as the lanter, on the second floor when a portion of the building collapsed.During a preliminary inspection, officials found that the supporting columns were wet and the building appeared to have tilted.Eight people sustained injuries in the incident.
Police shifted all of them to Lady Hardinge Medical College and Hospital for treatment. The injured have been identified as Sheikh Saddam (37), Sheikh Raja (20), Mohd.
Suhail (50), Sanjud Khan (40), Gautam Yadav (28), Varun Yadav (36), Raja (36) and Mantsu (40). As per preliminary information, some of the injured have reportedly suffered fractures, while others sustained minor injuries.
Doctors are conducting detailed medical assessments to determine the extent of their injuries.Further legal action is underway, and authorities are examining the circumstances that led to the partial collapse. - Ends