New Delhi, May 31 -- Six people lost their lives, and seven others sustained injuries after a building collapsed in Delhi's Said-ul-Azaib area near Saket Metro Station on Saturday evening, while rescue operations remain underway, officials said.

The building that collapsed was located in Gali No 5, Western Marg, Said-ul-Azaib, near Saket Metro Station.

According to the officials, information regarding the building collapse was first received at around 7:35 pm by beat staff from Police Station Mehrauli during routine patrol in Saidulajab village. The personnel immediately rushed to the spot and called for backup, following which the first PCR call was logged at 7:38 pm.

Police said local teams responded immediately and initially rescued...