Building collapse cases

3 verified cases involving Building collapse, newest first.

Under investigation·3 hours agoUpdated 3 hours ago

State vs. Builder and Contractor of Plot 1770, Sushant Lok — Building Tilt Case

A five-storey under-construction building in Sushant Lok-1, Gurugram, tilted significantly following basement excavation work. Authorities evacuated three neighboring houses and registered an FIR against the builder, contractor, and JCB driver involved in the project.

Criminal negligenceBuilding collapse

Haryana·22 independent trusted sources·FIR

Under investigation·6 days agoUpdated 6 days ago

Investigation into house collapse in Paigambarpur area, Varanasi

A two-storey house in the Paigambarpur area of Varanasi collapsed following a powerful explosion on October 15, 2026. Authorities are investigating the blast, with initial suspicions of an illegal firecracker unit, and have suspended two police personnel for alleged negligence.

Building collapseCriminal negligenceBlast

Uttar Pradesh·33 independent trusted sources·Police investigation

On trial·last monthUpdated last month

State vs Building Owner — Satya Niketan building collapse case

A five-storey residential building housing college students collapsed on September 6, 2026, in Satya Niketan, South West Delhi, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. An FIR has been registered against the alleged building owner. Rescue operations recovered multiple survivors and fatalities from the debris.

Criminal negligenceSuspicious deathBuilding collapse

Delhi·1414 independent trusted sources·FIR