Quick Info
| Profession | Retired IAF officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1945 |
| Age | 81 years |
| Birthplace | India (previously British India) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Hariram Gupta
08/09/2026
Delhi Police arrested Hariram Gupta, the property owner, in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, on charges of criminal negligence and building code violations. He, his wife Urmila Gupta and son Mahesh Gupta were produced before a court, and Hariram and Urmila were sent to judicial custody while the investigation continued.
06/09/2026
A five-storey Satya Niketan building near Delhi University's South Campus, which was being renovated to operate as a PG, collapsed in the afternoon while students were inside. The disaster killed seven people and injured others, and the Delhi government ordered a magisterial inquiry.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Being the owner of the Satya Niketan building in Delhi that collapsed in September 2026 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 55 Kg (121 lbs) | ||||||
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| Eye Colour | Black | ||||||
| Hair Colour | Grey |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Baniya |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Urmila |
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| Children | Son - Mahesh |
Career
| Previous Role | Sergeant in the Indian Air Force |
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| Current Role | Businessman |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Satya Niketan building was up for 50 years before it collapsed in August 2026. | |
| 2. The Gupta family repaired it and converted it into a paying guest house. | |
| 3. Before the collapse, heavy rain caused water to accumulate in the building's basement. | |
| 4. There was construction activity taking place in the basement at the same time. | |
| 5. The building was demolished on 6 September, following the collapse. | |
| 6. 12 people were rescued from the debris, with injuries reported and fatalities. | |
| 7. The structure served as boys PG accommodation known as Hostel Daze. | |
| 8. The property was registered in Urmila’s name, but managed by Hariram and Mahesh. | |
| 9. Investigators discovered the family allegedly made residents sign rental contracts limiting their rights. | |
| 10. The Satya Niketan building was roughly 40 to 50 years old before it collapsed on 06/09/2026. | |
| 11. The Gupta family had renovated it and converted it into a paying guest accommodation. | |
| 12. Heavy rainfall in the Delhi-NCR region came before the collapse, and unauthorised renovation work was reportedly under way in the basement. | |
| 13. The collapse happened at about 1:30 pm on a Sunday, when students were inside the building. | |
| 14. The collapse killed seven people, and several others were injured. | |
| 15. The structure served as a boys' PG accommodation known as Hostel Daze. |
