Rescue operations, involving the NDRF, DFS, DDMA, MCD, Civil Defence, and CATS Ambulance Service, continued overnight and are still underway. A four-storey building collapsed in south Delhi's Saidulajab area near Saket metro station on Saturday evening, killing at least three persons so far. Chief minister Rekha Gupta affirmed strict action against unauthorised buildings and officials responsible for them.The incident took place on Western Marg in Saidulajab, a locality known for a sea of PG accommodation, coaching centres, and student messes. (PTI)Eight others were injured in the incident, of whom two are admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at the AIIMS Trauma Centre, three have been shifted to a ward, and three others have been discharged, a senior police officer said, as reported by HT.The collapsed building housed a mess and a paying guest accommodation. Rescue operations, involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Delhi Fire Services (DFS), Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Civil Defence, and CATS Ambulance Service, continued overnight and are still underway.Delhi's chief minister Rekha Gupta visited the incident site and spoke to reporters, noting that doctors and rescue teams are still inside the collapsed site. She said that additional rescue forces are also being deployed."Rescue operations are being carried out very carefully. Action will be taken against all such unauthorised buildings and the officials responsible for them," Gupta added.The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said they received a call regarding the collapse at 7:44 pm on Saturday. The incident took place on Western Marg in Saidulajab, a locality known for a sea of PG accommodation, coaching centres, and student messes.Soon after the building collapsed, Gupta took to X to express "deep concern".ALSO READ | ‘All we could hear were screams’: Witnesses recall building collapse horror in Delhi's Saidulajab"Teams from NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, DDMA, MCD, CATS and Civil Defence are carrying out rescue operations on a war footing. Every possible effort is being made to safely rescue those trapped and provide immediate assistance to the affected families," she said.Gupta further stated that the situation was being closely monitored, adding that all concerned agencies were working in coordination. "The safety and well-being of every citizen remain our highest priority," she added.Additionally, JCB machines are also reportedly being used to remove rubble as rescue operations continue.Follow the latest breaking news and developments from India and around the world with Hindustan Times' newsdesk. From politics and policies to the economy and the environment, from local issues to national events and global affairs, we've got you covered.Read More