Delhi Police has continued action after the Satya Niketan building collapse tragedy. The police arrested Sudhanshu, who operated the PG inside the building. Authorities are questioning Sudhanshu about the PG’s management and building ownership details.
Police will present him before the court shortly. According to Delhi Police sources, Mahesh leased the building to two business partners. The lease started in August 2025 with Shubham Tyagi and Sudhanshu. Both partners operated the PG under the name “Hostel Daze”. Currently, police say Shubham remains absconding, while officers arrested Sudhanshu.
Mahesh Appears Before Court With Other Accused
The police custody period of Mahesh, one accused in the case, ends today. Officials are taking him from South Campus Police Station to court.
Along with Mahesh, police are also presenting a building contractor and a mason before the court.
Damaged Building Removal Begins With Hand Tools
Authorities started removing the damaged building in Satya Niketan after cracks appeared. Workers cleared all belongings from the structure before the action. Additionally, officials evacuated five to six nearby buildings around the affected structure. Authorities moved residents out as a safety measure. However, workers are not using bulldozers or heavy machines for demolition. Instead, teams are using hammers and other tools to remove the weak structure.
Meanwhile, an MCD team remains present at the location. The team has started removing the vulnerable building beside the collapsed structure.
Security forces have also been deployed at the site. Officials are maintaining strict security during the ongoing operation.
