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