Goa, Nov. 6 -- A series of ignored warnings, police complaints backed by photographic evidence and alleged unauthorised construction carried out under the guise of repairs preceded Thursday's building collapse in Chawri Bazar, Old Delhi, which claimed two lives.

A report by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has revealed that the civic body had flagged the deteriorating condition of the building nearly six months before the incident. Two months after issuing its initial warning, the police also alerted authorities about unauthorised construction at the property in Gali Sheesh Mahal, near Ajmeri Gate.

Despite these warnings, the owner allegedly proceeded with fresh construction across two floors before the structure eventually coll...