Delhi Building Collapse: Four Dead Near Saket

Four people were killed and at least 12 others were successfully rescued after a multi-storey commercial building suddenly collapsed into rubble on Western Marg in the Saidulajab area near the Saket Metro Station in South Delhi on Saturday evening, May 30, 2026. The collapse occurred at approximately 7:44 PM, trapping multiple occupants—predominantly young students—underneath heavy structural concrete. A massive, multi-agency search and rescue operation was immediately launched by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Delhi Fire Services (DFS), and local police. Emergency teams deployed heavy machinery, hydraulic cutters, sniffer dogs, and specialized victim-location cameras to locate additional survivors through the night.The multi-storey structure housed a commercial coaching institute on the lower level, alongside offices and cafes. Initial investigations by Delhi Police officials indicate that unauthorized additional construction was actively underway on the upper floors when the structural integrity gave way. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud, explosive sound resembling a generator blast right before the entire framework buckled. As the building gave way, its heavy concrete debris crashed directly onto an adjacent temporary tin-shed student canteen where several youngsters were having dinner, crushing the facility entirely.Following the disaster, a green corridor was quickly established by the Delhi Police to allow ambulances to safely rush the injured survivors to the AIIMS Trauma Centre. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the disaster site to monitor the situation, stating that multiple state agencies are operating on a war footing to ensure no victims remain trapped.The local administration has officially registered a First Information Report (FIR) to look into the legality of the ongoing upper-floor modifications. Investigators are currently reviewing municipal records to determine if the building owners possessed the necessary structural safety clearances and permits for the heavy construction work. Meanwhile, forensic teams are analyzing sample rubble to determine if poor material quality compromised the load-bearing elements.If you would like more updates, let me know if you want to know about the condition of the survivors, the progress of the clearance operation, or specific details from the police investigation.