Roof of dargah near Humayun's tomb collapses; 5 dead

As per Delhi Fire Services and police officials, 11 people were rescued from the debris and sent to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Updated on: Aug 15, 2025, 18:00:48 IST

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A portion of a building near the Humayun's Tomb complex collapsed in the Nizamuddin area of Delhi on Friday. As per Delhi Fire Services, 11 people were rescued from the debris and sent to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Sources told HT that the incident occurred after the roof of another building collapsed outside the premises of the tomb. (HT Photo)

As per PTI, the incident came to light after a call regarding a portion of a dome falling was received around 4.30 pm by Delhi Fire Services. However, it was later confirmed that incident occurred after the roof of a dargah near the premises of the tomb collapsed.

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“I work at Humayun Tomb. When we heard the noise, my supervisor came running. We called for people and the administration. Slowly, we took out the people who were trapped," Vishal Kumar, an eyewitness told PTI.

A rescue operation, carried out by Delhi police and fire services, was promptly ordered in the area.

Confirming to HT, DCP southeast shared that a total of 10 to 12 people were rescued from the debris of the collapsed roof.

"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 on the spot. Later on, the NDRF also joined the rescue efforts," said the DCP.

As per Joint Commissioner of police Sanjay Kumar Jain, the people were visiting the dargah for Friday prayers and were sitting inside the room due to rain when the incident took place. The rescue operation has been completed, the police added.

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