India, Sept. 7 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday announced a crackdown on unsafe buildings being used for public activities, including paying guest (PG) accommodations, nursing homes and schools, following the Satya Niketan building collapse that claimed six lives.

Gupta, who visited the collapse site, said the Delhi government was working with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on a policy that would make periodic structural audits and safety certifications mandatory for buildings used for public purposes.

"The government, in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation, is formulating a policy mandating that any building intended for public use, whether a PG, nursing home, school, or any other facility, must undergo ...