India, Nov. 5 -- A three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazar on Thursday morning, with several people feared trapped under the debris, bringing renewed focus on the findings of previous inquiries into building collapses and fires in the Capital.

The collapse was reported at 9.50 am from Gali Sitara, near the Chawri Bazar Metro station. At least six fire units, including water tenders and rescue vehicles, were rushed to the spot, with senior officers supervising rescue operations, officials said.

The incident comes amid a series of building collapses and fires in Delhi this year, with magisterial inquiries into previous tragedies repeatedly pointing to illegal construction, ignored complaints, regulat...