Gurugram: Society balcony collapses, no injuries; residents want structural audit

According to residents, the incident occurred at a flat in Tower E of Imperia Esfera Phase-2 in Sector 37C when a portion of the projecting balcony gave way and crashed to the ground

Published on: Jul 9, 2026, 12:12:35 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Residents of a Gurugram’s luxury residential society had a narrow escape after a balcony of an apartment in one of its towers suddenly collapsed on Thursday morning, triggering fresh concerns over the structural safety of high-rise buildings in the city.

Several residents said the incident has left families apprehensive about using balconies and common areas. (HT photo | Leena Dhankhar)

No injuries were reported as the family occupying the flat escaped unhurt, but the incident has prompted residents to demand an immediate structural audit of all towers in the society.

According to residents, the incident occurred at a flat in Tower E of Imperia Esfera Phase-2 in Sector 37C when a portion of the projecting balcony gave way and crashed to the ground. Family members were inside the apartment at the time, but none of them were standing on the balcony when it collapsed, averting what residents described as a “major tragedy”.

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Photographs and videos of the damaged balcony circulated widely on social media, with chunks of concrete and reinforcement material seen scattered below.

Hemant Kumar, president of RWA of the society alleged that they have repeatedly flagged concerns regarding construction quality and maintenance to the developer and maintenance agency, claiming that the latest collapse has heightened fears about the safety of hundreds of families living in the township.

“We have demanded that authorities immediately inspect the structural integrity of all residential towers instead of carrying out isolated repairs,” he said.

Several residents said the incident has left families apprehensive about using balconies and common areas.

“We want the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) and other government agencies to conduct an independent structural audit to determine whether similar defects exist elsewhere in the complex. Residents also sought accountability from the builder, alleging that any compromise in construction quality could pose a serious risk to life,” said Pardeep Kumar, a resident.

Officials said the incident was reported to the concerned authorities, and an inspection of the affected portion is expected to be carried out to ascertain the cause of the collapse. Residents said they would pursue the matter with the district administration and regulatory authorities until a comprehensive safety assessment of the society is undertaken.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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