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Wife of Moshi Garbage Depot Tragedy Victim Dies by Suicide

Sonali Gaikwad, 23, died by hanging, a month after her husband's death

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 13 August 2026 at 12:47 pm
Wife of Moshi Garbage Depot Tragedy Victim Dies by Suicide

A tragic incident occurred in Pimpri-Chinchwad on Wednesday evening, where Sonali Gaikwad, the 23-year-old wife of Nagesh Gaikwad, one of the nine workers killed in the Moshi garbage depot tragedy, died by suicide at her residence.

According to the police, Sonali died by hanging at around 7 pm on Wednesday, and her body was found at her residence in Moshi. Assistant Commissioner of Police (MIDC Bhosari Division) Sudhakar Yadav stated that further legal proceedings have been initiated, and an Accidental Death Report (ADR) is being registered at the MIDC Bhosari Police Station.

The police have not found any suicide note, and the post-mortem examination was still pending as of Thursday afternoon. Police Inspector Ganesh Jamdar confirmed that Sonali Gaikwad had died by suicide and that further proceedings were underway at Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital.

Sonali's death comes just over a month after her husband, Nagesh Sarjerao Gaikwad, lost his life in the Moshi garbage depot tragedy. Nagesh was among the workers trapped after a massive mound of waste collapsed onto the administrative building of the waste-to-energy facility at the Moshi garbage depot on July 9.

Nagesh, a resident of Sanjay Gandhi Nagar in Moshi, had been working at the garbage depot for around three years. He was among the eight workers who remained trapped after the collapse, and his body was recovered during the rescue operation on July 11.

The Moshi garbage depot tragedy occurred on July 8, when a massive waste mound collapsed onto the three-storey administrative building of the waste-to-energy project, resulting in the deaths of nine workers. The rescue operation continued for nearly 84 hours, and the final victim was recovered in the early hours of July 12.

Nagesh's death had left his family devastated, and his family had appealed to the authorities for employment support for his widow. The latest death has added another tragedy to a family already hit by the Moshi disaster.

The police have not yet stated the reason behind Sonali's death, and the investigation is ongoing. The incident has shocked the community, and the authorities are working to provide support to the affected family.

The Moshi garbage depot tragedy has raised concerns about the safety and working conditions of workers in such facilities. The incident has also highlighted the need for better emergency response and rescue operations in case of such tragedies.

The death of Sonali Gaikwad has added a new dimension to the tragedy, and it is essential to provide support and counseling to the affected family. The authorities must also ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future.

In conclusion, the death of Sonali Gaikwad is a tragic incident that has added to the misery of a family already affected by the Moshi garbage depot tragedy. It is essential to provide support and counseling to the affected family and to ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future.

Frequently asked questions

What was the cause of Sonali Gaikwad's death?

Sonali Gaikwad died by hanging, but the reason behind her death is not yet stated by the police.

How many workers died in the Moshi garbage depot tragedy?

Nine workers died in the tragedy, including Nagesh Sarjerao Gaikwad, Sonali's husband.

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