Delhi Building Collapse Kills Four; CBI Arrests Jal Board Scammer
Key Takeaways
- Delhi building collapse on April 19, 2025, resulted in four deaths and trapped several others.
- CBI arrested Bittu Kumar for scamming Delhi Jal Board customers using malware on April 17, 2025.
- 17-year-old Kunal Singh was fatally stabbed in Delhi; Zikra arrested for conspiracy on April 18, 2025.
- Delhi High Court reports 22,010 illegal borewells causing groundwater depletion on April 20, 2025.
- On April 18, 2025, rain brought relief from heat; temperature dropped to 27° Celsius.
Top Stories
Delhi building collapse: Four dead, many trapped
On April 19, 2025, a four-storey building collapsed in Mustafabad, New Delhi, around 3:02 am. The collapse resulted in at least four deaths, the rescue of 14 people, and trapping of several others. Rescue teams including NDRF, Delhi Police, and fire department responded, and Delhi's Chief Minister ordered a probe.
CBI arrests scammer targeting Delhi Jal Board customers
On April 17, 2025, the CBI arrested Bittu Kumar from Patna, Bihar, for allegedly scamming Delhi Jal Board (DJB) customers. Kumar used malware disguised as a solution to water connection issues to steal financial data and banking credentials and was caught while attempting to swap a debit card.
Delhi: 17-year-old Kunal Singh fatally stabbed
On April 18, 2025, Kunal Singh, 17, was fatally stabbed in Delhi's Seelampur area. Zikra, linked to a jailed gangster's wife, was arrested for conspiracy, and police are searching for other suspects in what is believed to be a revenge killing.
Seelampur murder sparks protests, demands for arrests
Following the murder of Kunal Singh in Seelampur, Delhi on April 18, 2025, hundreds of locals and Hindu outfits protested, demanding immediate arrests. Family members alleged Zikra's presence at the crime scene.
Seelampur murder: BJP, AAP in political conflict
Published on April 19, 2025, the Seelampur murder case has ignited a political conflict between the BJP and AAP. Both parties are blaming each other for the deteriorating law and order situation in Delhi.
Delhi's illegal borewells cause groundwater depletion
Published on April 20, 2025, Delhi's illegal borewell usage is causing groundwater depletion. The Delhi High Court criticized local authorities, and the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) reported 22,010 illegal borewells.
Delhi: Rain, winds bring relief from heat
On April 18, 2025, rain and gusty winds hit parts of Delhi, bringing relief from the heat. The temperature in Pusa, Pitampura, and Mayur Vihar dropped from 36-37° Celsius to 27° Celsius.
Delhi: Rain, thunderstorms expected; 41°C recorded
On April 19, 2025, Delhi was expected to witness rain and thunderstorms, according to the IMD. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 41° Celsius, 4.2 notches above normal, and a minimum temperature of 25.6° Celsius, four notches above the season's average.
Air Report
Delhi air quality 'poor' with AQI 219
On April 19, 2025, the air quality in Delhi was recorded in the "poor" category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 219.
Campus Buzz
JNU student union election suspended after violence
On April 19, 2025, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Election Committee announced on April 18, 2025, a temporary suspension of the student union election process due to violence and vandalism at its office in Delhi. The release of the final list of candidates has also been deferred.
SFI expected to form alliance in Delhi
On April 19, 2025, it was reported that the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) is expected to form a separate alliance with the Birsa Ambedkar Phule Students’ Association (BAPSA) and the All India Students’ Federation (AISF) in Delhi.
Capital Politics
Kejriwal defacement case: Police seek more time
On April 20, 2025, Delhi police submitted a status report at the Rouse Avenue court regarding a 2019 case of alleged public property defacement against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former MLA Gulab Singh, and MCD councillor Nitika Sharma. The police requested more time for investigation, and the next hearing is scheduled for May 3.
Crime Beat
Faridabad: ITI teacher attacked; fiancee suspected
On April 17, 2025, Gaurav, a 28-year-old ITI teacher, was attacked near Adarsh Nagar in Faridabad (near Delhi). He was beaten with sticks and baseball bats, suffering severe injuries, and his family alleges his fiancee planned the attack.
Sports Desk
Rishabh Pant struggles in IPL 2025; captaincy questioned
As reported on April 19, 2025, Rishabh Pant, playing for Delhi Capitals, has had a poor IPL 2025 season, scoring 103-106 runs in 7 matches. In the match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 19, 2025, he scored only 3 runs off 9 balls, and his captaincy is under scrutiny.