India, Oct. 13 -- The owner of the five-storey building that collapsed in east Delhi's New Seemapuri, killing at least four people, has been arrested, police said on Tuesday. Mohammad Anwar, the owner, had been absconding since the collapse on Wednesday last in the congested lanes, trapping at least 11 people, including residents and neighbours. Eight people were injured.

The toll could rise as investigators await forensic findings to establish the identities of five body parts recovered from the debris. Police have initiated DNA examinations to determine whether the remains belong to victims already identified or to other people.

The post-mortem examinations of three women who died in the collapse were conducted. The deceased were iden...