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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
'Badi deewar gir gayi hai': Families recall Delhi wall collapse horror; 7 killed
NEW DELHI: Families in Delhi's Jaitpur woke up on Saturday to a nightmare they will never forget. "Some people were making roti, some were eating rice, and others were about to go to work when we heard the sound of the wall collapsing," said Ranjan, whose five family members, her parents, brother, and two young children, died in the tragedy. The Delhi Police received the first PCR call at 9.13am, reporting in Hindi, 'Badi deewar gir gayi hai' (a big wall has fallen). Heavy overnight rain had weakened a wall near Mohan Baba Mandir in the low-lying neighbourhood. Around 9am, it came crashing down on the jhuggis beside it, trapping eight people inside. Locals said the victims included two children, a woman, and several men, many of them migrant workers from West Bengal. "It fell on eight people, among them were two children, a woman, and several men. All were rushed to the hospital in serious condition," a resident said. Moina, a young girl from the area, said her father, a garbage collector, was among those pulled from the rubble. "I was sleeping when it happened. I didn't see anything," PTI quoted her saying. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, with the exact cause of the wall collapse still unclear. Officials suspect that waterlogging and soil weakening from the night's heavy rain may have contributed to the tragedy. "We will look into the structural condition of the wall, ownership, and any negligence involved. Statements of witnesses and survivors will be recorded," PTI quoted the officer saying. The sole survivor, 27-year-old Hasibul, remains under treatment.
News18
3 days ago
- General
- News18
Families recall horror as wall collapse kills seven in Delhis Jaitpur
Agency: Last Updated: New Delhi, Aug 9 (PTI) 'Some people were making roti, some were eating rice, and others were about to go to work when we heard the sound of the wall collapsing," recalled Ranjan, whose five family members died in the hospital. Heavy overnight rain in the national capital turned fatal on Saturday morning when a wall near Mohan Baba Mandir in Jaitpur caved in, killing seven people and injuring one. Many of the victims were migrant workers from West Bengal. Talking to PTI, Ranjan said, 'There are seven or eight people in the hospital. Five are from my family — my mother, father, brother, and two children. My niece is seven, and my nephew is eight," Ranjan told PTI. 'The rest are from nearby villages. Some worked as carpenters, others in private companies," she said. Locals said the wall collapsed around 9 am, trapping people inside their jhuggis. 'It fell on eight people, among them were two children, a woman, and several men. All were rushed to the hospital in serious condition," said a resident. Moina, a young girl, said that her father, a garbage collector, was among those pulled from the debris. 'I was sleeping when it happened. I didn't see anything," she said softly. The Delhi Police said the first PCR call came in at 9:13 am. The caller had said in Hindi, 'Badi deewar gir gayi hai" (a big wall has fallen). The Station House Officer of Jaitpur and his team responded swiftly, along with the fire department and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). Rescue personnel broke through the collapsed structure to reach those trapped. All the injured were taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre and Safdarjung Hospital. Despite efforts, seven people died during treatment. The only survivor, Hasibul (27), is currently undergoing treatment. Police have begun an investigation into the incident. The exact cause of the wall collapse is yet to be ascertained. However, officials pointed to the possibility of waterlogging and soil weakening due to the overnight heavy rainfall. 'We will look into the structural condition of the wall, ownership, and any negligence involved. Statements of witnesses and survivors will be recorded," the officer said. A senior DFS official said, 'The intensity of the rain since Friday night has been very high, which may have led to weakening of structures in low-lying and vulnerable areas. In this case, we are still examining whether poor maintenance, construction defects, or natural causes triggered the collapse." PTI SHB HIG HIG HIG view comments First Published: August 09, 2025, 18:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
