Five killed as dome collapses at Humayun’s Tomb in DelhiAt least five people have died after part of the dome at the historic Humayun’s Tomb complex collapsed in south New Delhi’s Nizamuddin area. The incident occurred at 4:30 pm on Friday, according to Delhi Fire Services, which warned that more may be trapped under the debris. Authorities are investigating whether monsoon rainfall may have weakened the dome, if maintenance was inadequate, or if there was a structural flaw. Constructed in 1562 by Humayun’s widow Hamida Banu Begum, the mausoleum was the first garden‑tomb of Mughal architecture -- a design that influenced later masterpieces such as the Taj Mahal. Designed by Mirza Ghiyas of Bukhara, the sandstone tomb is one of Delhi’s foremost archaeological sites and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, regarded by scholars as the earliest complete Mughal garden‑tomb.

Source: bd News24 August 15, 2025 16:21 UTC