New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports concerning the death of three labourers in a building collapse in Delhi's Daryaganj area on August 20, 2025.

The incident occurred when a portion of a four-storey structure, still under construction, suddenly gave way, burying several workers under the debris. The collapse has raised urgent questions about the safety standards and oversight mechanisms in place at construction sites across the city.

At the time of the incident, approximately 15 workers were reportedly present at the site. While most managed to escape with their lives, three individuals--migrant workers from Bihar--were fatally trapped beneath the rubb...