<p class="normal"><b>New Delhi, June 2026:</b><span lang="EN">
The recent building collapse in Saket has raised serious concerns regarding
accountability, regulatory oversight, and the enforcement of laws governing
unauthorized constructions. As investigations continue, questions are being
raised over whether all individuals associated with the ownership and
development of the building are being subjected to equal scrutiny.</span></p><p class="normal"><span lang="EN">Reports indicate that action has been initiated
against one of the alleged owners, Karamvir. However, concerns are being voiced
by citizens and local stakeholders regarding the status of investigations
involving the other reported owners, Satyavir Singh and Dharamvir Singh.
Satyavir(local AAP Leader)is being shielded by his daughter, Sakshi Sejwal
District Judge in Delhi and Avnish Parashar IRS -2014 batch(Son in Law posted
in ED Delhi). The entire nexus is run under the aid and guidance of these
officers who manage the police and MCD for them.</span></p><p class="normal"><span lang="EN">As per MCD records the collapsed property belongs
to one Late Mangal Singh and the same is now being managed by his three sons,
however FIR has been registered only against one of them. As per sources, these
three brothers have multiple such undivided properties in the area, all of them
being constructed by surpassing the bylaws.</span></p><p class="normal"><span lang="EN"> </span></p><p class="normal"><span lang="EN">The incident has once again highlighted the
dangers posed by unauthorized constructions and the devastating consequences
they can have on public safety. Families affected by the collapse, along with
concerned residents, are seeking transparency regarding the ownership structure
of the building, the approvals involved, and the actions taken by authorities
prior to the incident.</span></p><p class="normal"><span lang="EN">Citizens are calling upon the concerned
authorities to ensure a fair, impartial, and comprehensive investigation that
examines the role of every individual connected to the project. The public
interest demands that accountability be determined solely on the basis of
facts, evidence, and the rule of law.</span></p><p class="normal"><span lang="EN">"The victims and their families deserve
answers. Any investigation must be transparent and should leave no room for
questions regarding selective action or unequal treatment," concerned
citizens stated.</span></p><p class="normal"><span lang="EN">Residents have also raised concerns regarding
certain properties allegedly linked to the owners, including structures
reportedly situated on Khasra No. 264. According to local residents, portions
of these multi-storey buildings, having 6 floors each were previously subjected
to demolition action by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) in 2025 and
also on another earlier occasion for alleged building bylaw violations.</span></p><p class="normal"><span lang="EN">Concerned citizens have questioned how, despite
such enforcement action and the reported booking of these properties for
violations, repairs and further construction activities were allegedly carried
out thereafter. Residents are seeking clarity from the concerned authorities
regarding whether the properties complied with applicable regulations, whether
any seals or restrictions imposed by civic authorities were violated, and what
action has been taken to prevent unauthorized reconstruction.</span></p><p class="normal"><span lang="EN">Local stakeholders have urged authorities to
investigate these allegations thoroughly, stating that any unauthorized
construction poses serious risks not only to occupants and tenants but also to
the wider public. They have further called for greater transparency and
stricter enforcement to ensure that building safety norms are not compromised
and that accountability is fixed wherever violations are found.</span></p><p class="normal"><span lang="EN"> All these
properties have been constructed by their family contractor, Manish Khatri,
while few of their properties are still under construction in the locality by
the same contractor. Some of the properties where they have undertaken
unauthorized construction and are still enjoying rental income from these risky
structures, despite properties being booked by the MCD are D 73, Khasra no.
389/215 (opposite D 83), Saidulajab; B 31, Khasra no. 187, Paryavarn Complex, B
32, Paryavarn Complex, Samadhi Plot, Saidulajab, New Delhi; a property adjacent
B40/2, Paryaran Complex, New Delhi; to name a few.</span></p><p class="normal"><span lang="EN">The Saket building collapse serves as a stark
reminder of the urgent need for stronger enforcement against unauthorized
constructions and for ensuring that all responsible parties, if found liable
under the law, are held accountable.</span></p><p>
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