The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) continued intensive search and rescue operations at the site of a building collapse in Satya Niketan in south Delhi on Monday, with four teams working in shifts to locate and rescue anyone who may still be trapped under the debris. The building collapsed on Sunday, trapping several students, following which the district administration requisitioned the NDRF for specialised rescue assistance.

The NDRF mobilised teams equipped with Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue (CSSR) and Medical First Responder (MFR) equipment, along with other specialised tools and a canine squad. The teams reached the site and began operations immediately. The rescue effort is being monitored by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority in coordination with Delhi Police, Delhi Fire Service, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Civil Defence, Health Department, paramedics and other agencies.

NDRF Inspector General Narendra Singh Bundela noted that the state machinery was activated immediately after the collapse. Officials from the District Disaster Management Authority, including the District Magistrate and Sub-Divisional Magistrate, reached the site, while police, fire services, medical teams, local residents and volunteers joined the rescue operation. Agencies have been working together to clear the debris and search areas where people could potentially remain trapped.

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Bundela indicated that the operation could continue through Monday, although an exact completion time could not be determined. A substantial amount of debris had accumulated over the ground floor, requiring rescue teams to proceed carefully while clearing the collapsed material. The operation remains focused on reaching possible survivors while maintaining safety for personnel working at the site.

Structural stability remains a major challenge in the rescue effort, according to the NDRF. Teams must first ensure that the remaining structure is sufficiently stable before attempting to safely extricate people trapped inside. Any movement or disturbance of an unstable structure could lead to further collapse or movement of debris, creating additional risks for those trapped as well as for rescuers.

The multi-agency operation is therefore continuing with specialised equipment and coordinated efforts to search the collapsed structure. NDRF teams are maintaining a cautious approach as debris is removed, with the priority remaining the safe location and rescue of anyone who may still be trapped beneath the rubble.

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