The University of Delhi’s Sri Venkateswara College will remain closed on Monday, September 7, following the building collapse in the Satya Niketan area opposite the college. The decision has been taken amid concerns over the safety of students staying in paying guest (PG) accommodations in the area.
According to an official notice issued by the college, “The College will remain closed on Monday, the 7th September, 2026 due to the tragic building collapse that happened in the Satyaniketan (Opp. College).”
The college has also made arrangements to accommodate students who may have been affected by the incident. The notice stated, “The College is temporarily accommodating the students (both girls and boys) in class rooms due to closure of PGs and insecurity amongst students staying in Satyaniketan.”
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The development comes a day after a multi-storey building being used as a student PG accommodation collapsed in Satya Niketan, a locality close to Delhi University’s South Campus. The incident took place at around 1:30 pm on Sunday, September 6, triggering a large-scale rescue operation involving the Delhi Police, Delhi Fire Services and other emergency agencies.
Satya Niketan Building Collapse Death Toll Rises To Six
The death toll in the Satya Niketan building collapse has now risen to six, with rescue teams continuing operations at the site. One more body was recovered during late-night rescue efforts, taking the toll to six. Eleven people have reportedly been rescued from the debris, while several others were feared trapped.
The collapsed structure was being used as a paying guest accommodation for students. Reports said construction-related work was underway in the basement around the time of the incident. Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the collapse, including possible structural and construction-related violations.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident and directed that an FIR be registered against the building owner.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed condolences following the incident and said authorities were working at the site to assist those affected.
MCD Orders Action Against Illegal Buildings
Following the tragedy, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) ordered the demolition of Building/House No. 13 in Satya Niketan, New Delhi area. The MCD gave the owner three days for the same, stating that the building “is in a ruinous, dangerous condition and in any way dangerous to any person occupying, resorting to.”
For students of Sri Venkateswara College, the college’s temporary accommodation arrangement is intended to provide a safer option while PG facilities in the vicinity remain closed or students are reluctant to return to them following Sunday’s tragedy.
The situation remains under close watch as authorities continue rescue operations and examine the circumstances surrounding the collapse.
