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Mumbai Mayor Rejects BMC Report On Chembur Tree Crash

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde rejects report, orders fresh probe. 11-year-old killed in tree crash.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 17 July 2026 at 03:05 pm
Mumbai Mayor Rejects BMC Report On Chembur Tree Crash

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has rejected the BMC inquiry report on the Chembur tree crash that killed 11-year-old Vihaan Srivastav. The incident occurred when a tree branch fell on the child.

The mayor directed the civic administration to conduct a fresh investigation into the incident. This decision comes after corporators criticized the report for failing to fix accountability for the child's death.

The report had imposed only a nominal penalty on the contractor responsible for the tree's maintenance. This penalty was deemed insufficient by many, including the child's family. Vihaan's father questioned the inquiry's transparency and accountability.

The BMC had formed an inquiry committee to investigate the incident. However, the report's findings were not satisfactory to the mayor and the corporators. They felt that the report did not adequately address the issue of accountability.

The Chembur tree crash has raised concerns about the maintenance of trees in the city. The BMC is responsible for ensuring that trees are properly maintained to prevent such incidents. However, the incident has highlighted the need for more effective measures to be taken.

The fresh investigation ordered by the mayor is expected to look into the incident more thoroughly. It will examine the circumstances leading to the tree branch falling and identify those responsible. The investigation will also suggest measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

The rejection of the report and the ordering of a fresh probe are seen as a positive step towards ensuring accountability. The mayor's decision has been welcomed by the child's family and the corporators who had criticized the report.

The incident has also sparked a debate about the need for more effective tree maintenance in the city. The BMC has been criticized for its handling of the incident, and the fresh investigation is expected to bring out the truth.

In conclusion, the rejection of the BMC report on the Chembur tree crash is a significant development. It highlights the need for accountability and transparency in such incidents. The fresh investigation ordered by the mayor is expected to bring out the truth and suggest measures to prevent such incidents in the future. This incident is a reminder of the importance of proper tree maintenance in the city and the need for effective measures to be taken to prevent such tragedies.

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