BMC had served demolition notice to bldg in 2017

July 16, 2019 16:03

Update: The BMC in a letter dated 7 August 2017 classified the Kesarbaug building that collapsed in Dongri, today as 'C1' which should be evacuated for demolition at the earliest... "In the event of any mishap this office won't be responsible," the BMC had said in the notice.

Meanwhile, the Mumbai Police has requested citizens stay away from the site of the Kesarbai building collapse in Dongri, to facilitate effective rescue operations by authorities.

According to sources, the 11 Ismail Habib building which is situated in front of the 'Kesarbai' building is also being evacuated as it was seen shaking.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered an investigation after the four-storey building collapsed killing 12 persons and trapping over 40 people under the debris today.

"As per initial information I have received, around fifteen families have been trapped in the debris of the building collapse. The building is almost 100 years old, its residents had approached MHADA for the redevelopment of the building, we will launch an investigation to find out whether it was carried out or not," Fadnavis told media persons.

The chief minister said that the entire focus is currently on rescuing people who are trapped.

Image: NDRF personnel rescue a woman from the site of the building collapse. Pic: @NDRFHQ

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