Overview
- A 46-year-old resident was struck by a chunk of plaster that fell from the 19th floor of Ambar by Arihant and lost control of his motorcycle on Saturday, later dying of severe head injuries at Yatharth Hospital.
- Police at Bisrakh station registered a case under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing death by negligence and have arrested the society maintenance in‑charge, while the builder is being probed.
- Residents and the Apartment Owners’ Association say they first reported plaster chipping in October 2022, sought RERA help in 2024, and formally complained to the SDM on May 2 before forming a tender committee on May 24 to arrange repairs.
- The builder says exterior maintenance (other than structural safety) was handed to the AOA in 2023 and disputes responsibility for the halted repair work, while residents say assurances and intermittent fixes did not stop recurring plaster falls.
- Authorities have formed a multi‑member investigation team and signalled a structural audit of the towers, and residents have blocked areas, staged protests, and raised funds for the victim’s family as safety concerns grow.