Thane Police Probe Alleged Negligence After Debris Damages Vehicles & Injures Pedestrians
Thane, September 27, 2026: In an alarming incident showcasing severe construction safety negligence, loose cement bags and paver blocks plunged from the upper floors of the under-construction 50-story residential tower 'Ashar Pulse' in the busy Majiwada Naka area of Thane. The heavy debris crashed directly onto the active street below during high-traffic hours, resulting in injuries to two…
Thane Police investigate alleged negligence following debris damage to vehicles and pedestrian injuries. On September 27, 2026, heavy construction materials fell from an under-construction 50-story residential tower located in Majiwada Naka, Thane, during peak traffic hours. The falling cement bags and paver blocks struck two people, causing injury to one medical doctor and damaging five to six vehicles.
Residents and commuters expressed alarm and outrage over the hazardous conditions surrounding high-rise developments in the city.
Emergency services, including local police, the Thane Fire Brigade, and the Thane Municipal Corporation's Disaster Management Cell, responded promptly to the scene. Authorities found significant gaps in safety protocols, including the absence of protective netting and debris barriers at the construction site. Following public complaints, the police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the developer, site managers, and contractors linked to the project, accusing them of criminal negligence and endangering public safety.
The city's civic authorities are conducting a thorough regulatory review, which may result in stop-work orders and site safety inspections pending the police investigation.
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