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India Today
a day ago
- India Today
Death toll rises to 7 in dargah wall collapse near Humayun's Tomb in Delhi
The death toll in the collapse of a structure at a dargah near the Humayun's Tomb in the Nizamuddin area in Delhi rose to seven on Saturday, with another man succumbing to his injuries during treatment, police added that a case has been registered against unidentified incident took place at the Dargah Sharif Patte Shah around 3:30 pm on Friday. The dargah shares its boundary wall with the 16th-century garden-tomb commissioned by Mughal emperor Humayun's first wife, Bega Begum, in Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said the deceased included four men and three said five of the seven deceased have been identified as Swaroop Chand (79), a resident of Malkaganj, Moinuddin (37), Anita Saini (58), a resident of Bhogal, Meena Arora (56) and her daughter, Monu Arora (25) -- both residents of Vasant Kunj five victims died during treatment at the AIIMS Trauma Centre, one each succumbed in the LNJP and Safdarjung hospitals, the officer added.A man who was taken to the Safdarjung Hospital in an injured condition after the incident succumbed to his injuries on five injured people have been identified as Mohammad Shameem, Aryan, Gudiya, Rafat Parveen and Rani (65), a Delhi Fire Services official DCP said a case under sections 290 (negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings), 125 (acts that endanger human life or personal safety) and 106 (causing death by negligence) has been registered against unidentified added that two rooms of the dargah -- one occupied by an imam and a rest room -- were in a dilapidated state and heavy rain led to the roof and a wall to collapse at a time when 15 people had taken shelter there."Twelve people, most of whom were visitors, were rescued from under the debris. Nine of them were admitted to the AIIMS Trauma Centre, where five died. One man was admitted to the LNJP Hospital, while a woman was admitted to the RML Hospital," the DCP added that the man admitted to the LNJP Hospital died during investigation into the incident is underway and civic agencies have been informed of the development for further probe on their part, an official said.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Delhi
NDTV
a day ago
- NDTV
Death Count Of Roof Collapse At Dargah Near Delhi's Humayun's Tomb Rises To 7
New Delhi: The death count in the collapse of a structure at a dargah near the Humayun's Tomb in the Nizamuddin area here rose to seven on Saturday, with another man succumbing to his injuries during treatment, police said. They added that a case has been registered against unidentified people. The incident took place at the Dargah Sharif Patte Shah around 3:30 pm on Friday. The dargah shares its boundary wall with the 16th-century garden-tomb commissioned by Mughal emperor Humayun's first wife, Bega Begum, in 1558. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said the deceased included four men and three women. Sources said five of the seven deceased have been identified as Swaroop Chand (79), a resident of Malkaganj, Moinuddin (37), Anita Saini (58), a resident of Bhogal, Meena Arora (56) and her daughter, Monu Arora (25) -- both residents of Vasant Kunj Enclave. While five victims died during treatment at the AIIMS Trauma Centre, one each succumbed in the LNJP and Safdarjung hospitals, the officer added. A man who was taken to the Safdarjung Hospital in an injured condition after the incident succumbed to his injuries on Saturday. The five injured people have been identified as Mohammad Shameem, Aryan, Gudiya, Rafat Parveen and Rani (65), a Delhi Fire Services official said. The DCP said a case under sections 290 (negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings), 125 (acts that endanger human life or personal safety) and 106 (causing death by negligence) has been registered against unidentified people. He added that two rooms of the dargah -- one occupied by an imam and a rest room -- were in a dilapidated state and heavy rain led to the roof and a wall to collapse at a time when 15 people had taken shelter there. "Twelve people, most of whom were visitors, were rescued from under the debris. Nine of them were admitted to the AIIMS Trauma Centre, where five died. One man was admitted to the LNJP Hospital, while a woman was admitted to the RML Hospital," the DCP said. Police added that the man admitted to the LNJP Hospital died during treatment. Further investigation into the incident is underway and civic agencies have been informed of the development for further probe on their part, an official said.
Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Tragedy near Humayun's Tomb sparks concern for appropriate care of heritage buildings: Expert
Humayun's Tomb in Delhi (L), Meeru Misra, author of The Garden Tomb of Humayun (R) Few monuments embody Delhi's identity as strongly as Humayun's Tomb. Six people, including three women, were killed and five others injured on Friday after the roof and wall of two adjoining rooms at the Dargah Sharif Patte Shah near Humayun's Tomb in Delhi's Nizamuddin collapsed during heavy rain. Initial confusion over the location of the collapse sparked alarm, with many fearing damage to the adjacent Humayun's Tomb, the 16th-century Mughal garden-tomb commissioned by Bega Begum, the first wife of Emperor Humayun. Those fears were unfounded. The confusion over the site of the collapse, however, showed how deeply Humayun's Tomb resonates with the city. The episode highlighted the fragile state of many lesser-known heritage structures in Delhi. Speaking to TOI, author Neeru Misra, who has written The Garden Tomb of Humayun, said the public's immediate anxiety over Humayun's Tomb underlines its symbolic importance. The Garden Tomb of Humayun by Neeru Misra and Tanay Misra 'The robust monument is a landmark and a major symbolic identity of Delhi, and there was an element of disbelief as well. The immediate outpouring of public concern whenever heritage damage is reported shows that heritage sites function as vital anchors of collective identity in contemporary Bharat, transcending their architectural significance to embody the nation's cultural consciousness," Misra said. Humayun's Tomb, often described as a precursor to the Taj Mahal, has historically set the template for Mughal funerary architecture. 'Built under the patronage of Empress Bega Begum and designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, this mausoleum introduced revolutionary architectural innovations that fundamentally transformed Indo-Islamic funerary architecture,' Misra explained, pointing to its charbagh gardens, double dome, and red sandstone-and-marble design as features that culminated in the Taj Mahal. That enduring legacy explains why the tomb continues to fascinate scholars and visitors alike. "Beyond its architectural significance, Humayun's Tomb maintains profound spiritual resonance for contemporary visitors. The monument's design as a representation of Quranic paradise, with its flowing water channels and geometric perfection, creates a contemplative environment that transcends religious boundaries. Visitors consistently report experiencing a sense of connection to history and spiritual reflection, finding solace in its serene gardens and masterful proportions," she said. The tomb underwent extensive conservation between 1997 and 2013, a project Misra says offers important lessons for heritage protection. 'The restoration's foundational philosophy prioritized authentic material compatibility over modern convenience. Craftsmen removed over one million kilograms of 20th-century concrete that had compromised the monument's structural integrity, replacing it with lime-based mortars identical to original 16th-century formulations,' she said, noting how traditional techniques combined with modern technology ensured authenticity. For Misra, Friday's tragedy is a reminder that attention must also extend beyond celebrated monuments to adjoining sites. 'It felt like a loss of the heritage of the present day, something belonging to us, leaving a cavity, and the resultant pain and frustration at the inability to fight the vagaries of nature. It also led to intense concern about appropriate care for our heritage buildings of yesteryear,' she said.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
Delhi Police files case in collapse of dargah structure near Humayun's Tomb
The Delhi Police has registered a case after six people were killed in a wall and roof collapse of a dargah near Humayun's Tomb in Delhi's Nizamuddin, an official said on Saturday. The incident happened at Dargah Sharif Patte Shah around 3:30 pm on August 15. The dargah shares its boundary walls with the 16th-century garden-tomb commissioned by Mughal emperor Humayun's first wife Bega Begum in 1558. A senior police officer said a case under section 290 (negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings), 125 (acts that endanger human life or personal safety), and 106 (causing death by negligence) has been registered against unknown people. Of the six deceased, one has been identified as Swaroop Chand (79). The five injured are Md Shameem, Aryan, Gudiya, Rafat Parveen, and Rani (65), an official of the Delhi Fire Services said. The police official said two rooms of the dargah, one of which was occupied by an imam and the other was a resting room, were in a dilapidated state and heavy rain led to the roof and a wall to collapse at a time when 15 people had taken shelter there. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said, "After the collapse, 12 people, most of whom were the visitors, were rescued from under the debris. Nine of them were admitted to the AIIMS Trauma Centre, where five died. A man was admitted to the LNJP Hospital, while a woman was admitted to the RML Hospital." Police said the man admitted to the LNJP Hospital died during treatment. Further investigation into the incident was underway, and civic agencies have been informed of the incident for further probe on their part, an official added.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Delhi Police registers case in collapse of structure at dargah near Humayun's Tomb
The Delhi Police has registered a case after six people were killed in a wall and roof collapse of a dargah near Humayun's Tomb in Delhi's Nizamuddin, an official said on Saturday (August 16, 2025). The incident happened at Dargah Sharif Patte Shah around 3:30 p.m. on August 15. The dargah shares its boundary walls with the 16th-century garden-tomb commissioned by Mughal emperor Humayun's first wife Bega Begum in 1558. A senior police officer said a case under section 290 (negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings), 125 (acts that endanger human life or personal safety), and 106 (causing death by negligence) has been registered against unknown people. Of the six deceased, one has been identified as Swaroop Chand (79). The five injured are Md Shameem, Aryan, Gudiya, Rafat Parveen, and Rani (65), an official of the Delhi Fire Services said. The police official said two rooms of the dargah, one of which was occupied by an imam and the other was a resting room, were in a dilapidated state and heavy rain led to the roof and a wall to collapse at a time when 15 people had taken shelter there. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said, "After the collapse, 12 people, most of whom were the visitors, were rescued from under the debris. Nine of them were admitted to the AIIMS Trauma Centre, where five died. A man was admitted to the LNJP Hospital, while a woman was admitted to the RML Hospital." Police said the man admitted to the LNJP Hospital died during treatment. Further investigation into the incident was underway, and civic agencies have been informed of the incident for further probe on their part, an official added.
