A 30-year-old woman and her three-year-old son were killed when the roof of a house collapsed in central Delhi on Tuesday morning, police said.
The incident took place near Chitli Kabar area of Chandni Mahal. Police said the building was 80 years old.
The deceased have been identified as Rukhsara and her son Aaliya, he said.
On Tuesday morning, Ruksara and all five of her children were injured when the roof collapsed. Ruksra and her son Aaliya were brought dead to the hospital, while her son Junaid is in critical condition. Other children are fine,” said DCP (Central) Shweta Chauhan. The officer said that the deceased was staying at her father’s house.
According to a senior police officer, residents of the adjoining building have also been evacuated safely. Three fire engines and five ambulances were sent to the spot.
Senior MCD officials told Redstone sheet (mezzanine floor) which was supported by wooden planks was badly damaged by termites and fell on the people sleeping inside the building.
According to the residents of the area, the place is cramped with old buildings which are in a dilapidated condition. Residents living as tenants claim that most of the owners refuse to carry out any repair work.
The official further said that no complaint has been received regarding the disputed property. “The structure was in a dilapidated condition and it was the responsibility of its owner to repair it,” the official said.
Sections 304-A (causing death by negligence), 336 (act endangering life or personal safety of others), 337 (act endangering life or personal safety of others) against unknown persons, an official said. causing hurt) has been registered. ) of IPC.