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) |
Latest News about Hariram Gupta
08/09/2026
Hariram Gupta was arrested in connection with the Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi, after allegedly being traced to Bhiwadi in Rajasthan. Police also arrested his wife Urmila Gupta and son Mahesh Gupta, and a court later sent Hariram and Urmila to judicial custody for 14 days while the investigation continued.
07/09/2026
A five-storey paying guest building in Satya Niketan collapsed during or after repair work, killing seven people and injuring others. Investigators said the property was registered in Urmila Gupta’s name, while Hariram Gupta and Mahesh Gupta managed the PG operations and the building’s electricity connection was in Hariram’s name.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Being the owner of Delhi’s collapsed Shanti Niketan building |
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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. |