Delhi govt announces compensation to deceased in Karol Bagh building collapse

Delhi's Minister Atishi addresses a Press conference on Union Budget 2024 at Delhi Secretariate , in the capital on Tuesday Subrata Dutta (SNS)


The designated Chief Minister of Delhi, Atishi on Wednesday announced a Rs 10 lakh compensation amount to the deceased in the Karol Bagh building collapse incident.

She also met the injured people and their families at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital here late in the evening.

“Delhi Government will provide a compensation amount of Rs 10 lakh to the deceased while based on the seriousness of injury, an appropriate compensation amount will also be provided to injured persons,” announced Atishi.

She assured of a legal action against the owner of the building.

“I am in touch with the Mayor and an inquiry into the matter will be taken up and strict action will be taken against the concerned civic officials,” said Atishi.