Archive · 31 Jul 2026
PM Modi Condemns Bhiwandi Building Collapse, Offers ₹2 Lakh Aid
A building in Bhiwandi, a town in Maharashtra, India, fell down and nine people died.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, said he was very sad and promised each family ₹2 lakh to help them.
He also said seriously hurt people would get ₹50,000.
Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force and local police rushed to help.
The state Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, ordered an investigation and said those responsible should be punished.
The building collapsed around 11:30 pm, and a loud crash was heard before it fell.
Nine people died when a four‑storey part of Kohinoor Apartment collapsed in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ₹2 lakh ex‑gratia for each victim’s family and ₹50,000 for seriously injured.
Rescue teams including NDRF, TDRF, fire brigade, police and BNCMC responded immediately.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered a probe and directed registration of an FIR against those responsible.
The incident occurred around 11:30 pm, with a loud crash heard before the building fell.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- What
- Four‑storey collapse of Kohinoor Apartment killing nine people
- When
- July 31, 2026
- Where
- Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Cause not specified
- Death toll
- 9
- Ex‑gratia per family
- ₹2 lakh
- Compensation for injured
- ₹50,000
- Location
- Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, India
- Date
- July 31, 2026