Chawri Bazar collapse: MCD had inspected building after complaint, owner continued construction as ‘repairs’
A building in Gali Sheesh Mahal collapsed, resulting in two fatalities and ongoing investigations into unauthorized additions. Preliminary inquiries revealed the owner had expanded the structure while violating MCD advisories regarding repairs. Municipal Corporation of Delhi suspended two engineers pending an investigation and filed a complaint with police against the owner. Opposition leaders criticized the government for failing to prevent illegal construction in the city.
