Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday stated that strict action will be taken against all unauthorised structures and the municipal officers responsible for allowing them. This comes after the tragic five-storey building collapse in South Delhi’s Mehrauli area on Saturday. Speaking to reporters, Rekha Gupta said, “Action will be taken against all such unauthorised buildings and the responsible officers.”

Talking to X, the CMO office wrote, “Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today visited the incident site at Saidulajab and reviewed the ongoing relief and rescue operations. Rescue teams have been continuously engaged in operations since last night. On the instructions of the Chief Minister, prompt action was taken, and a criminal case has been registered at Mehrauli Police Station. A magisterial inquiry is being ordered under the leadership of the District Magistrate (DM), South District.”