New Dehi: In the aftermath of a tragic building collapse at an under-construction site in Mumbai, the Dindoshi Police have registered an FIR against five individuals, including the site supervisor and contractor. The collapse, which occurred on the 20th floor of a Gr + 23 structure, claimed the lives of three workers and left three others injured. The incident took place yesterday, and authorities have since launched an investigation under sections 106(1), 125A, and 125B of the BNS.Visuals from the collapse of a portion of an under-construction building in the Malad area of #Mumbai. The incident occurred at the New Life SRA project site in the Govind Nagar locality of #Malad East.(Note: Some visuals may be disturbing to viewers.) pic.twitter.com/drZzdDKNV0— LMS ✏️ (@Lalmohmmad) September 5, 2024No arrest made amid investigationAccording to Dindoshi Police, while the FIR has been lodged, no arrests have been made as of yet. The registered individuals include key personnel responsible for the construction, with allegations pointing toward negligence in overseeing the project. The exact cause of the collapse remains under scrutiny as authorities continue their investigation.#UPDATE | Maharashtra: Case registered against 5 people u/s 106 (1), 125 A, and 125 B of BNS in connection with the incident where the slab of the 20th floor of Gr + 23 floors under-construction building collapsed yesterday. The incident left 3 dead and 3 injured. The 5 people…— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2024Police have confirmed that a thorough inquiry is underway, focusing on safety lapses and potential violations of construction norms. The victims, all construction workers, were at the site when the 20th-floor slab gave way, leading to the catastrophic collapse.The incident has reignited concerns over safety regulations and enforcement at construction sites, particularly for high-rise buildings. It serves as a grim reminder of the need for stricter adherence to safety protocols in the rapidly growing construction sector.
