A devastating incident unfolded in Mulund, Mumbai, on February 14, when a segment of the parapet from the under-construction Metro Rail Line 4 collapsed onto vehicles below, resulting in the death of Ramdhan Yadav and injuries to three others. The accident occurred around 12:15 PM, near the Johnson and Johnson factory on LBS Road, as the parapet fell on a passing autorickshaw and a Skoda car, nearly crushing both.
The local BJP MLA, Mihir Kotecha, expressed his concerns about the safety lapses in the Metro construction, claiming he had previously flagged these issues during an inspection last month. The injured victims include Rajkumar Indrajeet Yadav, Mahendra Pratap Yadav, and Deepa Ruhiya, with Rajkumar reportedly in critical condition and receiving treatment in an ICU.
- Compensation of ₹5 lakh — announced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for the deceased’s family.
- Thorough investigation promised — the government will look into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
- Safety audits initiated — immediate safety assessments at all construction sites will be conducted.
Chief Minister Fadnavis condemned the incident, expressing condolences for the victims' families and assuring that the government would cover medical expenses for the injured. Meanwhile, opposition leaders, including Aaditya Thackeray of the Shiv Sena (UBT), criticized the government's handling of safety protocols, suggesting that negligence had led to this tragic event.
Thackeray highlighted past incidents involving infrastructure failures, questioning if the current government would take accountability or continue to overlook the safety of Mumbaikars. The incident has ignited a broader conversation about the quality of construction and the prioritization of public safety over rapid development. As investigations proceed, the community is left grappling with the implications of this tragic collapse.
