AAP alleges signal jamming at Satya Niketan collapse site

Saurabh Bharadwaj, the Aam Aadmi Party’s state president, has accused authorities of deploying mobile signal jammers at the site of the fatal Satya Niketan building collapse. The claim suggests a deliberate attempt to obstruct communication from those trapped beneath the rubble, hindering rescue coordination and the reporting of casualties.

Editorial·September 8, 2026·reads: 2,732

AAP alleges signal jamming at Satya Niketan collapse site

Delhi Police officials have dismissed the allegations as baseless, flatly denying the presence of any jamming equipment at the scene. Despite these denials, Bharadwaj maintains he personally experienced signal interference during his visit to the wreckage, further alleging that the BJP-led administration is attempting to downplay the severity of the disaster.

The structural failure, linked to illicit construction practices, has intensified scrutiny of building safety regulations across the capital. Following the tragedy, which resulted in seven confirmed fatalities, amicus curiae Ajit Kumar Sinha has filed a petition with the Supreme Court. The motion seeks to mandate rigorous safety audits for all hostels and paying guest accommodations throughout Delhi to address the systemic negligence that led to the collapse.