Scenes from the aftermath of Delhi's Satya Niketan building collapse on Tuesday.
Rescue efforts have shifted to demolition, debris clearance and grieving families as authorities secure the affected neighbourhood.
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IMAGE: Police personnel maintain vigil near barricades deployed to cordon off the lane leading to the site of the multi-storey PG accommodation building collapse at Satya Niketan in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Photograph: Neeraj/ANI Photo
Key Points
- Authorities have secured the Satya Niketan collapse zone while demolition and stabilization work continues around structurally weakened neighbouring buildings.
- Engineers are installing temporary support structures before carefully dismantling unsafe sections to reduce risks during ongoing debris clearance operations.
- The tragedy's impact extends beyond Delhi as families mourn victims, including college student Arpit, whose remains reached his hometown in Dewas.
IMAGE: Workers install temporary iron pillars and support structures to stabilise an adjoining building. Photograph: Neeraj/ANI Photo
IMAGE: Workers are present at the adjoining building, which will be demolished carefully due to its weakened structure. Photograph: Video Grab/ANI Photo
Stabilising Unsafe Structures
IMAGE: A labourer with a ladder works at the adjoining building slated for careful demolition due to its weakened structure. Photograph: Video Grab/ANI Photo
IMAGE: A labourer works at the adjoining building marked for careful demolition because of structural damage. Photograph: Video Grab/ANI Photo
IMAGE: Workers clear debris in the presence of security personnel at the Satya Niketan building collapse site. Photograph: ANI Photo
Workers Lead Recovery Effort
IMAGE: A worker is present during debris clearance. Photograph: ANI Photo
Farewell in Dewas
IMAGE: An ambulance carrying the mortal remains of college student Arpit, who died in the Satya Niketan building collapse, arrives at his residence in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. Photograph: Video Grab/ANI Photo
IMAGE: Family members and others gather as Arpit's mortal remains arrive at his residence. Photograph: Video Grab/ANI Photo
IMAGE: Relatives and mourners gather as Arpit's mortal remains reach his residence. Photograph: Video Grab/ANI Photo
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Feature Presentation: Ashish Narsale/ Rediff
