Tragic Building Collapse in South Delhi: Arrests Made in Connection to 'Hostel Daze'

In a tragic incident in South Delhi's Satya Niketan, a building collapse has resulted in seven fatalities. Delhi Police have arrested Sudhanshu, the PG operator, along with others involved in the case. Investigations reveal that the building was leased to business partners who operated it as 'Hostel Daze'. The MCD is taking action against unauthorized constructions in the area, intensifying safety measures following the disaster. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 9, 2026, 10:46 IST

Arrests Following Fatal Building Collapse

On Wednesday, Delhi Police apprehended Sudhanshu, the operator of a paying guest accommodation, in relation to the tragic building collapse in Satya Niketan, South Delhi, which resulted in the deaths of seven individuals.

Additionally, police took into custody Sanoj, a labor contractor, and Mahesh, the son of the landlord Hariram Gupta, for medical examinations as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities indicated that further details would be disclosed as the inquiry progresses.

Sources from the police revealed that during his remand, Mahesh informed investigators that the building had been leased to Sudhanshu and his business partner Shubham Tyagi in August 2025, who then operated it under the name 'Hostel Daze'.

In response to the collapse on September 6, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has begun actions against a neighboring building, which has been deemed 'dangerous'.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday that the MCD plans to demolish the dilapidated structure adjacent to the site of the collapsed PG accommodation.

Mahesh, who was arrested in connection with the incident, is set to appear before the Patiala House Court on Wednesday after his police custody period concludes. He had been remanded to two days of custody on Monday.

During questioning, Mahesh stated that he managed the building's maintenance on behalf of his elderly parents, Urmila, 75, and Hariram, 81, who had leased the property to the operators of 'Hostel Daze'. Both parents were placed in judicial custody for 14 days on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, labor contractor Sanoj, who was allegedly supervising repair work in the basement of the collapsed building, was arrested in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, and is being transported back to Delhi for further questioning.

Initial inquiries revealed that Sanoj claimed repair work was ongoing in the basement on the day of the collapse, with waste accumulating on the basement floor for the past eight to ten days due to recent rains.

Authorities also noted that repairs were being conducted on the ground floor to accommodate an extension for commercial use.

The five-story building, known as 'Hostel Daze', was housing several students when it collapsed around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, leading to the tragic loss of seven lives.

In the aftermath of this disaster, the MCD has ramped up efforts against unauthorized constructions in the capital, demolishing seven properties, sealing two, and issuing 26 show-cause notices for illegal construction activities. They also issued four sealing notices and 12 demolition orders.