Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 16: Six people lost their lives and several others were injured on Friday after a portion of the roof at Dargah Sharif Patte Shah near Humayun’s Tomb collapsed following heavy rainfall and waterlogging.

Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Saurabh Bhardwaj described the incident as “very tragic” and urged the government to take immediate on-ground action. Speaking to ANI, he said, “People are saying that it was raining around 4 PM, and due to water accumulation nearby, the roof collapsed. Six people have died in this incident, some have been taken to AIIMS, and one person has been taken to RML Hospital.” He criticised the administration for inaction during the monsoon, adding, “Mere words won’t help; the Chief Minister needs to take action on the ground.”

District Magistrate South-East Delhi, Sravan Bagaria, said the site has been cordoned off for safety and rescue operations. “Six people have lost their lives in the incident. It is a matter of investigation, and action will be taken if someone was living illegally here in the ASI site,” he stated.

NDRF personnel conducted search operations to check for anyone trapped under debris, while fire department and emergency teams assisted in rescue efforts. Structural engineers and investigators examined the site as the area remained sealed off.

Officials confirmed that the cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained, and further investigations are ongoing.b