New four-storey building collapses in Burari, 12 rescued
New Delhi (PTI): A newly constructed four-storey building came crashing down Monday evening in north Delhi's Burari, officials said, adding 12 people have been rescued so far but more are feared trapped.
In a statement, the Delhi Police said they received information around 7 pm that a building, spread in 200 square yards near the Oscar Public School, has collapsed.
"The PCR call was received at 6.58 pm. The rescue operation is still under process and we feel some people are still trapped. Police, fire, DDMA and NDRF personnel are on the spot. So far, 12 persons have been rescued and taken to the nearest hospital," it said.
Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg said, "Our team rescued three girls and a man who were all taken to a nearby hospital,"
The DFS said that the incident prompted an immediate response from the emergency services. DFS chief Garg said nine fire tenders have been deployed to the site to aid the rescue operations.
Police have cordoned off the area to prevent further accidents.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said on X, "This incident of building collapse in Burari is extremely sad. I have spoken to the local administration to ensure speedy relief and rescue operations. All possible help will be provided to the affected people."
Former Delhi CM and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal said in a post, "This incident is very sad. Our MLA from Burari, Sanjeev Jha, has been instructed to immediately go there with party workers and help the administration in relief and rescue work. Also help the local people in every possible way."
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Vijay says no to CM convoy until swearing-in: TVK
Chennai (PTI): TVK chief Vijay declined to accept the police convoy vehicles provided to Tamil Nadu chief minister as per protocol until his swearing-in, the party said on Thursday.
A police official confirmed that the CM convoy vehicles provided to him "as per protocol" following the announcement of the Assembly election results were returned and have not been withdrawn.
The official also said that arrangements were in place for the swearing-in ceremony.
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) clarified that its party founder Vijay had "personally requested that the convoy vehicles be returned". In a statement here, the TVK said: "Vijay conveyed that he would accept the official chief minister-level security only after forming the government with a decisive mandate".
Four convoy vehicles assigned to Vijay on May 4 after his TVK secured 108 seats in the Assembly polls returned from his residence following his request.
Even on May 6, the police had deployed security near his Panaiyur residence and in front of the Lok Bhavan here when Vijay called on Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to stake his claim to form the government. Vijay did not use the government vehicle to meet the Governor.
