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On the evening of July 5, 2026, a tragic incident unfolded in Mumbai's Mankhurd area when a four-storey shanty collapsed onto an

Published July 6, 2026 at 2:55 PM UTC

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On the evening of July 5, 2026, a tragic incident unfolded in Mumbai's Mankhurd area when a four-storey shanty collapsed onto an adjoining structure in Janata Nagar, resulting in the loss of six lives, including five children. The victims were identified as Aliya (7), Muskan (14), Nihal (6), Nabiya (2), Munaf (7), and Soni (32). The collapse occurred around 8:30 pm, trapping residents under the debris. Rescue operations were promptly initiated by the Mumbai Fire Brigade, police, and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), with assistance from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The injured were transported to nearby hospitals, where the fatalities were declared. Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde stated that the collapsed structure was "completely illegal" and functioned as a godown, with goods stacked on multiple storeys. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of unauthorized constructions in the city, especially during the monsoon season. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed profound grief over the incident and announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakh to the families of the deceased. The tragedy has underscored the urgent need for stringent enforcement of building regulations to prevent such incidents in the future.