East Delhi MP assures compensation for deceased's kin in Ghazipur landfill collapse

East Delhi MP Maheish Girri on Friday expressed concern over Ghazipur landfill collapse incident in which two people were killed and said compensation will be given to the family of deceased.

Two people died and five others injured in East Delhi after a part of the Ghazipur garbage landfill caved in on Friday sweeping several people into Kondli canal.

"We need to understand that it was a disaster. The death of those who succumbed to this accident is very unfortunate. I have recently talked to Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. This disaster has happened because of rains. This is a very serious issue," Girri told the media.

He further said that he talked to Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal about the matter and will direct the concern authority to start the process of shifting the garbage soon.

"The Lieutenant Governor should take cognizance of this matter soon and start the process of shifting soon," he added.

Meanwhile, a team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was pressed for relief and rescue operations.