Bhavesh Bhinde, the owner of the collapsed hoarding in Ghatkopar, has been arrested by Mumbai Police on Thursday. He is the owner of EGO Media, which possessed the illegal structure. Bhavesh Bhinde was apprehended from Udaipur by Mumbai Police Crime Branch and is being transported to Mumbai.
About the Incident
The tragic event unfolded on Monday (May 13) in Ghatkopar East, where an illegal hoarding collapsed onto a petrol pump, claiming approximately 14 lives and injuring over 75 individuals. The incident, triggered by a dust storm and heavy rains followed by strong winds in Mumbai, has highlighted administrative shortcomings and raised concerns regarding citizen safety.
The incident shed light on numerous illegal and hazardous hoardings scattered throughout the financial capital, underscoring the urgency of addressing the issue. Details emerged post-incident, revealing that the hoarding exceeded permissible height limits.