Mumbai Police Chargesheet Unveils Negligence in Ghatkopar Hoarding Tragedy

The Mumbai police's chargesheet on the May 13 Ghatkopar hoarding collapse accuses railway police, civic personnel, the structural engineer, and the firm responsible of neglecting illegalities. The incident resulted in 17 fatalities and over 80 injuries. The chargesheet highlights substandard construction and questionable permissions as key issues, warranting further investigation.

The Mumbai police's chargesheet regarding the May 13 Ghatkopar hoarding collapse has accused railway police, civic personnel, the structural engineer, and the firm responsible of overlooking illegalities, officials revealed on Monday. The incident, which resulted in 17 deaths and over 80 injuries, has prompted an in-depth probe.

The chargesheet, filed in court last week, cites assessments from the premier VJTI and the IMD indicating the structure's inability to withstand gusty winds due to sub-par quality. Soil testing prior to the erection revealed flaws in the foundation, ignored by the advertising firm.

Bhavesh Bhinde, owner of Ego Media Private Limited, contacted the structural engineer for stability certificates post-tragedy. Ex-Mumbai railway police commissioner Quaiser Khalid's statement admits administrative lapses and irregular sanctioning of the hoarding, highlighting a need for rigorous examination of involved officials' actions.