New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI): Delhi Mayor Mahesh Kumar Khinchi expressed deep sorrow on Saturday over the tragic building collapse in Mustafabad, describing the incident as 'extremely heartbreaking'.

In a post on X, Khinchi stated that officials have been instructed to launch an investigation and suspend those found to be negligent.

'The incident of the building collapse in Mustafabad is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident,' Khinchi said.

'MCD Municipal Commissioner Ashwani Kumar has been ordered to investigate the incident and has also been directed to suspend the concerned officers for their negligence,' he said.

The Delhi mayor also requested that all AAP workers assist the administration in the rescue operations.

'I request all AAP workers of Mustafabad to help the administration in every possible way by giving full cooperation in relief and rescue operations,' Mahesh Khinchi said.

Earlier today, Aam Admi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal condoled the loss of lives and further appealed to his party workers to cooperate with the administration in rescue operations.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also expressed condolences after four people lost their lives in a building collapse incident at Mustafabad.

In a post on X, CM Gupta asserted that strict action will be taken against the culprits.

'The heart is deeply saddened by the tragic incident of the building collapse in Mustafabad. Orders have been given to investigate the incident and strict action will be ensured against the culprits. DDMA, NDRF, DFS and other agencies are continuously engaged in relief and rescue operations,' she said.

According to the latest update, four people have succumbed to their injuries, and 14 people were rescued from the incident site.

However, NDRF Deputy Inspector General Mohsen Shahedi said that around 12 people are still trapped under the debris.

'According to information received from locals, around 12 people are still trapped. Our NDRF team and other agencies are engaged in rescue work. This is a congested area, and we are facing difficulties in the movement of heavy machinery; we hope we will be able to save lives,' Shahedi said. (ANI)