New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- A day after the Satya Niketan building collapse that has claimed 6 lives, the Delhi government has issued directives to immediately seal illegal five-storey buildings across the city.

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), this comes as part of a wider safety crackdown following the building collapse.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta revisited the collapse site this morning to review safety measures and the ongoing operations.

An FIR has been registered against the building's owner, and strict action will be taken against any MCD officials found responsible for lapses, the CMO said.

The government has also ordered intensive inspections of nearby paying-guest (PG) accommodations and other buildings in the area,...