Mumbai Ghatkopar hoarding collapse

2024 - 5 - 17

Mumbai's Ghatkopar Hoarding Collapse: Tragedy and Arrests Unfold

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Shocking incident! Mumbai's Ghatkopar witnesses a giant hoarding collapse, resulting in multiple arrests. Read more!

In a tragic turn of events, a giant hoarding in Mumbai's Ghatkopar collapsed on Monday evening, claiming the lives of at least 16 people. The incident shook the city as investigations revealed negligence in maintaining the structure. The owner of the illegal billboard, Bhavesh Bhide, was arrested by the Mumbai Police Crime Branch along with others involved in the case.

Following a request from their son in the US, efforts were made to locate missing individuals after the collapse, highlighting the emotional turmoil faced by families in such disasters. The weak foundation of the hoarding's pillars was identified as the primary cause of the collapse, shedding light on the importance of structural integrity in such public installations.

In a swift move, the Mumbai Police arrested Bhavesh Bhinde, the man responsible for putting up the ill-fated billboard. The retrieval of damaged vehicles, including cars, from the wreckage underlined the extensive impact of the hoarding crash on the surrounding area.

The Ghatkopar hoarding collapse incident serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of negligence and the need for stringent safety measures in public infrastructure. As investigations continue, the city mourns the lives lost in the tragedy and hopes for justice to be served.

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Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: Mumbai police arrests billboard ... (Hindustan Times)

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Mumbai police on Thursday arrested Bhavesh Bhinde, whose company put up the giant billboard whose collapse claimed 16 lives, from Udaipur, an official said.

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In its prima facie investigation, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has found out that the Ghatkopar petrol pump on which a billboard collapsed ...

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Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: Bhavesh Bhinde knew of hoarding's ... (Times of India)

Bhavesh Bhinde, director of Ego Media, was arrested in Udaipur, Rajasthan, after a two-day manhunt. Despite knowing that the company had no clearance.

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