MCD for inquiry into Old Delhi building collapse

New Delhi: MCD will soon launch an inquiry
into collapse of a building in Old Delhi`s Jama Masjid area to
ascertain the cause of the incident.
Yogender Chandolia, Chairman of the civic body`s Standing
Committee, said MCD Commissioner K S Mehra has been asked to
inquire into the incident.

"I have asked him to submit a report in tomorrow`s
Standing Committee meeting," he said.

At least three persons were killed and 15 injured tonight
when an old three-storeyed building collapsed near Old
Delhi`s Jama Masjid area.
Chandolia said there were several old and dilapidated
buildings in the area. "We need to take a call on this," he
said.

PTI