The Supreme Court has ordered the Bihar government to respond to a petition highlighting multiple bridge collapse incidents in the state. The petition calls for comprehensive structural audits and potential demolition or retrofitting of weak bridges, citing concerns over public safety and the state’s vulnerability to floods.
The Mumbai Crime Branch has established a six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to thoroughly investigate the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse. The team has begun its probe by searching the residence of the primary suspect, Bhavesh Bhinde, and confiscating pertinent records. Bhinde reportedly maintains seven bank accounts across multiple banks. The police are investigating Bhinde’s acquisition of the hoarding contract and any earnings derived from it. Furthermore, the SIT has documented statements from officials connected with Bhinde’s company. In the wake of the tragic incident, where an illegally installed hoarding collapsed due to high winds, killing 16 individuals and injuring several others, the Mumbai Police have registered a case against Bhavesh Bhide and others under various IPC sections. The Noida Authority’s CEO, Lokesh M., has issued an order mandating structural audits of all overbridge installations, hoardings, and other locations to address public safety concerns and prevent future incidents.
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.
