New Delhi: A building collapsed near Satya Niketan in southwest Delhi on Sunday afternoon, triggering a major rescue operation after students and local residents claimed that around 25-30 students could be trapped inside the structure.

The building is located near Nanakpura Gurdwara, an area where students from different parts of the country reside in paying guest (PG) accommodations.

Students Feared Trapped Inside Collapsed Building

According to sources, Sunday was a holiday and many students were present in their PG accommodations when the building suddenly collapsed.

BJP MLA Anil Sharma, who reached the spot, said several students were living inside the building and some were feared to be trapped. He said it was difficult to ascertain the exact number of people inside the structure, while some students were reportedly making calls from inside.

Sharma said teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)had rescued two students so far. Rescue personnel were continuing efforts to locate and evacuate others trapped under the debris.

Delhi Police Receive PCR Call

According to Delhi Police, a PCR call was received at the South Campus police station at around 1:34 pm regarding the collapse of a building near Nanakpura Gurdwara.

Following the alert, local police personnel, the Delhi Fire Service, CAT ambulance and other emergency teams rushed to the spot. An NDRF team also reached the location to assist with the rescue and relief operation.

Exact Number of Trapped or Injured Yet to Be Confirmed

Police said the exact number of people trapped or injured was not known at the time of the latest update. Two people had been rescued so far.

Authorities are continuing search and rescue operations, while officials are working to determine the number of people who may still be trapped inside the collapsed structure.

Further details regarding casualties, injuries and the cause of the collapse are awaited as authorities continue their assessment.