Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Announces Compensation After Delhi Airport Canopy Collapse

New Delhi [India], June 28: Union Minister of Civil Aviation K Ram Mohan Naidu announced a compensation of Rs 20 lakh to the family of the person who lost his life after a portion of the canopy at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 collapsed due to heavy rainfall. The minister also announced Rs 3 lakh each to those injured in the incident.

Naidu clarified, “The building inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi is on the other side, and the building that collapsed here is an old building opened in 2009.” He expressed condolences for the loss of life and mentioned that four people were injured.

Emergency response teams, including fire safety, CISF, and NDRF, were immediately sent to the site. The rest of the terminal building has been closed for thorough inspection to prevent further incidents.

Flight operations from Terminal 1 are suspended until further notice, and alternate arrangements are being made for smooth flight operations.