In a post on X, Sept. 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the collapse of a multi-storey PG hostel in Delhi's Satya Niketan area as "distressing" and expressed condolences to those who lost their lives in the tragedy.

"The collapse of a building at Satya Niketan, Delhi is distressing. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Authorities are working at the site and assisting those affected in the mishap."

At least three people were killed after the building collapsed, turning the area near Delhi University's South Campus into a rescue zone.

Rescue teams are working to pull out those trapped under the rubble, with several people still feared to be stuck beneath the ...