New Delhi: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday confirmed that Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area, remains “in perfect condition” after a fatal roof collapse occurred at Patte Shah Dargah located nearby.
The incident, which took place in an unprotected structure adjacent to the 16th-century Mughal monument, claimed six lives — three men and three women — and injured several others. Twelve people were rescued from the debris and rushed to various hospitals. Nine were admitted to AIIMS Trauma Centre, one man to LNJP Hospital, and one woman to RML Hospital. Another rescued woman escaped without injuries.
DCP Southeast confirmed the fatalities, adding that rescue operations were swiftly carried out. Early reports had mistakenly suggested part of Humayun’s Tomb’s dome had collapsed, triggering concerns about the heritage site’s safety.
In a statement posted on X, the ASI expressed condolences over the “unfortunate” incident but stressed that the dargah was unrelated to Humayun’s Tomb. “The WH monument of the Humayun’s Tomb is in perfect condition, and this news does not pertain to the monument,” it said.
Humayun’s Tomb, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 and later modified in 2016, is one of the capital’s most visited landmarks, drawing hundreds of tourists daily.
