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Deadly Dargah Collapse Kills 5 in Delhi's Nizamuddin
15 Aug
Summary
- 5 people killed as dargah roof collapses near Humayun's Tomb
- Victims include 3 women and 2 men, aged 79, 35, 42, 40, 40
- Incident occurred during Friday prayers, rescue operation underway
On August 15, 2025, a devastating incident unfolded in Delhi's Nizamuddin area as the roof of a dargah near the iconic Humayun's Tomb collapsed, claiming the lives of 5 people. According to the Delhi Police and hospital officials, the tragic incident occurred when a group of people were visiting the dargah for Friday prayers and were seated inside the room.
The collapse, which was attributed to the heavy rains, resulted in the death of 5 individuals - 3 women and 2 men. The deceased have been identified as a 79-year-old man, a 35-year-old man, and three women aged 42, 40, and 40 years old.
Immediately after the incident, 9 injured individuals were rushed to the AIIMS Trauma Center, where 5 were confirmed dead. The rescue operation, involving the Delhi Police, fire services, and NDRF officials, was able to extract 10 to 12 victims from the debris.
The area has been cordoned off, and the authorities are investigating the cause of the tragic incident. This heartbreaking event has left the local community in shock and mourning the loss of their loved ones.
