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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Two arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting woman at knifepoint in Kochi
Kochi (PTI): Two persons have been arrested after a three-member gang allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at knifepoint near Ernakulam Junction Railway station, officials said on Friday.
The arrested accused were identified as Danish (26), a native of Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district, and Rahul (39), a native of Paravoor in Kollam district.
Police officials said they were searching for the prime accused, Sanjay, a native of Aroor in Alappuzha district.
According to police, the incident occurred on the night of May 5 when the victim was chatting with her friend near a closed hotel near Ernakulam Junction Railway station.
Officials said the accused approached them, attacked the victim’s friend and then allegedly threatened the woman with a knife before sexually assaulting her.
Police said the accused also allegedly disrobed the victim during the attack.
However, the woman managed to escape from the spot and approached a nearby shop for help.
Police were informed immediately and shifted the victim to the police station.
Officials said the accused were heavily drunk at the time of the incident and went into hiding soon after the attack.
Police registered a case on May 6 under charges including rape, disrobing a woman, criminal intimidation and robbery.
The two accused were later arrested in the city, while efforts are continuing to trace Sanjay, police said.
The accused were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody.
