Mumbai: Police Seek Engineering Report In Bhuleshwar Ganpati Idol Collapse Case; Report Expected In 10–15 Days
Mumbai: The LT Marg Police have approached the engineering department through the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) seeking a technical report on the collapse of the 22-foot Plaster of Paris (PoP) Ganpati idol during the arrival procession of Bhuleshwarcha Raja in South Mumbai’s Bhuleshwar area last week of August. Police officials are expecting the report within 10 to 15 days. The…
Mumbai police have requested an engineering report from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) regarding the collapse of a 22-foot Plaster of Paris (PoP) Ganpati idol during the Bhuleshwar Raja arrival procession last week of August. The incident resulted in two deaths and five injuries, including two girls. The police anticipate receiving the report within 10 to 15 days.
The collapsed idol weighed approximately two tonnes and was being transported from a Byculla workshop when its structure failed, crashing onto people near Kabutarkhana, Jai Ambe Chowk. Forensic findings and the engineering report are crucial in determining the cause of the structural failure and whether any safety norms were violated.
The investigation has so far recorded statements from around 20 individuals, including the idol's sculptor. Police are currently awaiting the forensic and engineering reports to decide on potential criminal charges, and the broader investigation aims to establish the reasons behind the collapse and identify any negligence.
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