A Delhi court on Wednesday remanded the building owner’s son, a paying guest accommodation operator and a contractor to two days of police custody following the collapse of a five-storey structure in Satya Niketan that left seven people dead. The three accused were arrested by Delhi Police as part of the investigation into the fatal incident, which took place on Sunday. Police had sought three days of custody to question them about the circumstances leading up to the collapse and their respective roles in the property’s use and maintenance.

The court proceedings were held in camera after counsel representing PG operator Sudhanshu argued that media coverage was influencing public perception and could affect the investigation. The lawyer reportedly raised concerns about what was described as a “media trial” while the police probe was still underway. The court subsequently granted the investigating team two days of custody of the accused, allowing officers to question them and gather further information about the property and the events that preceded the collapse.

According to police, the building owner, identified as Mahesh, had leased the property to Sudhanshu and his business partner Shubham Tyagi in August 2025. Investigators are examining the circumstances of the lease and the manner in which the premises were being operated after it was handed over. The inquiry is expected to look at the responsibilities of the property owner, those operating the PG accommodation and the contractor involved with work at the building.

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The five-storey building in Satya Niketan collapsed on September 6, killing seven people and triggering a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disaster. The incident has brought attention to the condition and use of the structure, as investigators work to establish what happened before the building gave way. Police are questioning those connected with the premises as they seek to determine whether any actions, omissions or construction-related issues played a role in the collapse.

The police had requested custody of the three accused to question them directly and obtain information that could assist in establishing the sequence of events. During the custody period, investigators are expected to examine their accounts and collect details about the property’s ownership, lease arrangement, PG operations and the contractor’s involvement. The questioning may also help police determine the responsibilities of the individuals connected with the building and establish whether further investigation or action is required.

The court’s decision to grant two days of police custody means the investigation will continue with the accused available for questioning by investigators. Police will use the period to gather information and examine the circumstances surrounding the building’s collapse and the deaths of seven people. Further developments in the case are expected as investigators assess the evidence and establish the sequence of events that led to the fatal incident.

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