Satyaniketan Building Collapse: Delhi University's Sri Venkateswara College will remain closed on Monday, September 7, following the collapse of a building that happened in Satya Niketan, according to a notice issued by the institution. Situated very close to the affected location, the college administration also said that students would be temporarily accommodated in classrooms. The arrangement applies to both girls and boys, according to the notice.
In a public notice issued on Sunday, the institute noted:
"The college is temporarily accommodating the students (both girls and boys) in class rooms due to closure of PGs and insecurity amongst students staying in Satyaniketa."
In another urgent notice for students, the college announced that students who have been affected and are in need of immediate shelter or accommodation can live at the Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi.
"Students who have been displaced or are unable to access their accommodation are requested to reach out and seek shelter at the college premises," the official notice read.
The institute is also offering food to the students. The accommodation is available for the students of Venkateswara College and all south campus girl-students.
Additionally, in view of the tragic situation at Satya Niketan, Motilal Nehru College has also made temporary shelter arrangements for affected students. As per the official announcement, the staff room has been arranged for shelter with mattresses and essentials. Dinner and breakfast have been arranged through the canteen, the institute noted.
Female students will be accommodated in the Library reading room, the official notice stated.
