Bhavesh Bhinde, the prime accused in the Mumbai billboard collapse tragedy that killed 17 people, has a history of violating billboard erection rules, with over 100 notices and penalties issued against him. This suggests the disaster could have been prevented with prompt action. The incident has prompted a crackdown on illegal hoardings in cities like Mumbai, Noida, and Chennai.
A dust storm caused a billboard to collapse in Mumbai, leading to the tragic death of 14 individuals. The billboard, deemed ‘illegal,’ belonged to Ego Media Pvt Ltd, whose director, Bhavesh Bhide, now faces charges of culpable homicide. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered the removal of eight other hoardings in the area and threatened to cancel licenses for all hoardings in 24 civic wards. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered a structural audit of all city billboards, promising to remove those found illegal and dangerous. The incident highlights concerns about illegal hoardings and the need for strict safety measures.
