New Delhi: Five people are feared dead after a portion of a Dargah inside the iconic Humayun's Tomb complex was damaged on Friday, August 15. As a result,
several people were trapped underneath the debris. Rescue officials, including the Delhi Police, managed to rescue 12 people as of now. The incident was reported to the police at 4 pm, prompting police officials to reach the site. According to officials, a building's roof collapsed behind Humayun's Tomb in Nizamuddin area of Delhi. However, what led to the incident is yet to be ascertained. Soon after the collapse, locals in the area rushed to the spot to help those who were stuck and informed the police. Swinging into the action, fire personnel, ambulances and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) joined local police to carry out the rescue operation effectively. According to the officials, the injured individuals have been sent to AIIMS Trauma Centre and other hospitals for urgent medical treatment. "SHO and local staff rushed on the spot and reached there within five minutes and started the rescue. In sometime Fire personnel and CATS ambulances also reached the spot. Later, NDRF also joined the rescue efforts. A total of 10-12 victims were rescued from the debris. ( Exact counts NOT known at this hour ) and sent to different hospitals. (AIIMS Trauma and LNJP) There may be other hospitals as well. Rescue operations are still going on," said Delhi Police officials.
No Damage to Humayun's Tomb
Earlier reports indicated that the roof collapse of the Dargah damaged a portion of Humayun's Tomb. However, the claims were debunked by CEO of Aga Khan Trust For Culture In India, Ratish Nanda.In an audio message, Nanda said, "I have been inundated with calls about this bizarre news item that has appeared across some media. There has been no damage, no collapse, nothing untowards at Humayun's tomb at all. The truth is that outside the Humayun's tomb complex, near New Horizon School, there was some new modern construction happening nearer and that building has collapsed. Portions of the building collapsed in a manner that they fell into Humayun's tomb because this is on the boundary wall of the Humayun's tomb complex and maybe that's why the confusion."
"But this building that has collapsed is a brand new, brand new, absolutely new structure which was probably still being constructed.
Thank you for your understanding and I hope all these news items can be eventually rectified," he added.
