Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday (June 28) announced a compensation of Rs. 20 lakhs to the next of kin of the deceased, who lost his life in a roof collapse incident at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1. He also announced compensation of Rs. 3 lakhs to the injured. 

"A section of the canopy that is outside of the airport has collapsed due to heavy rains. We express our condolences for the lives that have been lost in this tragic incident. Four other people have also been injured. So we are taking care of them right now. We immediately sent the emergency response team, the fire safety team, and also the CISF and NDRF teams. Everyone was available at the site, and they have done a thorough inspection so that no other casualties are there. So right now, the situation is under control", he added.

Meanwhile, in the wake of the incident, which has claimed one life while leaving several others injured, flight operations have been suspended at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, till further notice.