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BMC Halts Andheri Demolition After Slab Collapse as Police Seek Report

Videos capturing quake-like tremors prompted scrutiny of demolition safety across busy Mumbai sites.

Overview

  • An eight-storey building at Ratan Kunj in Andheri West saw a large slab crash during demolition, with residents describing earthquake-like vibrations and no injuries reported.
  • The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation issued a stop-work notice at the Andheri site after an inspection found required safety precautions were not in place.
  • Versova police said they have asked the civic body for a report and will register offences based on the findings.
  • Separately, demolition of the Meena Hotel on Juhu Road drew complaints of a blocked carriageway and absent dust nets, with no immediate official clarification on the arrangements.
  • A new video from Andheri West’s Sneha Sagar site showed a thick dust cloud over a main road, renewing questions about adherence to dust-control norms.