6 killed after dargah's roof collapses in India

The death toll due to the roof collapse of a dargah near Humayun's Tomb complex in New Delhi, India, has increased to six. Report informs via Hindustan Times.

According to the officials, a total of 12 people were rescued from the debris on Friday and rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.

As per the latest statement from DCP Southeast, most of the victims were visitors to the dargah.

“Nine of them were admitted to AIIMS Trauma Centre, of which three were male, five female, and one male child aged 4 years. One male patient was admitted to LNJP Hospital, and one female patient was admitted to RML Hospital,” said DCP.

The official added that one female came out unhurt from the collapse and was not taken to any hospital

“Of these, so far, reports of death of six of the above victims have been received from the respective hospitals, 3 male and 3 female,” the DCP shared further.

DCP added that the incident occurred when people were visiting the dargah for Friday prayers and were sitting inside the room. The collapse took place due to the rains.