Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Bhiwandi Building Collapse Leaves Families Stranded
A building in Bhiwandi, India, that was already unsafe fell down, killing nine people and hurting four more.
The people who escaped are now stuck on the road, with no food or water.
The city officials say the collapse happened because someone started fixing the building without permission.
They promised money for the families that lost loved ones and said they will tear down other unsafe buildings.
The families say the police stopped them from getting their stuff and that they have not been helped by the government.
A C1‑classified residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, killing nine and injuring four.
Survivors are stranded on the roadside, lacking food, water, and government assistance.
Officials blame unauthorized repair work on a condemned structure that had been ordered to be vacated.
The municipal corporation and Thane district authorities announced Rs 5 lakh compensation for the deceased and plan to demolish adjacent unsafe buildings.
Residents allege police prevented them from retrieving belongings and question why the building remained occupied despite warnings.
- Who
- Residents of Bhiwandi and local officials (Girish Mahajan, Krushna Panchal)
- What
- Collapse of a C1-classified residential building and subsequent lack of aid for survivors
- When
- Recently, after the building was constructed in 2007‑08
- Where
- Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Unauthorized repair work on a condemned building
- Location
- Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, India
- Casualties
- 9 dead, 4 injured
- Building classification
- C1 (beyond repair)
- Compensation
- Rs 5 lakh per deceased family
- Cause
- Unauthorized repair work on a condemned structure