Sakinaka manhole encident
Sakinaka Manhole Tragedy. Mayor Ritu Tawde Visits Site; Four Officials Suspended, Contractor Blacklisted Following the tragic death of 55-year-old Aslam Ishaq Shaikh who fell into an open manhole on Khairani Road in Sakinaka, Mumbai Mayor Mrs. Ritu Tawde visited the accident site to assess the situation. She later visited Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar, met the bereaved family members, expressed her condolences, and announced immediate financial assistance of ₹10 lakh for the victim's family. Acting on the Mayor's directions, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) took immediate disciplinary action. Four officials have been suspended pending an inquiry for their apparent negligence in ensuring adequate safety measures at the site. Those suspended include L Ward Assistant Commissioner Dhanaji Herlekar, Assistant/Sub-Engineer Deepak Chougule of the Maintenance Department, Junior Engineer Abhijit Chougule of the Maintenance Department, and Uttam...