Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Mumbai Catering Unit Fire: Six Women Killed
A fire broke out in a small Mumbai catering business, killing six women.
They worked at Shivani Catering Services, making food for people nearby.
The fire started because of a gas leak from a cylinder.
One worker tried to fix the leak, but a spark ignited the gas, causing the fire to spread rapidly.
The women suffered severe burns and died later.
Many of the women were supporting their families.
The owner of the catering business and the shop owner are facing legal issues.
A fire at a Mumbai catering unit resulted in the deaths of six female workers.
The fire was caused by a gas leak igniting at the unit.
The catering unit was called Shivani Catering Services, run by Shivani Gandhi.
An FIR has been filed against the unit owner, Shivani Gandhi, and the shop owner for negligence.
The deceased women left behind families and struggled financially.
- Who
- Six women from a catering unit and one male cook, Manaram
- What
- A fire at a Mumbai catering unit caused by a gas leak.
- When
- September 24; the women died in the following week.
- Where
- Kandivali, Mumbai, at Shivani Catering Services
- Why
- A gas leak from a cylinder ignited, causing a fire that spread quickly.
- Victims
- Shivani Gandhi, Raksha Joshi, Durgavati Gupta, Janaki Gupta, Nitu Gupta, and Punita Gautam
- Location
- Kandivali, Mumbai
- Business
- Shivani Catering Services
- Cause
- Gas leak ignited by spark
- Injured
- Manaram (cook)
- Charges
- FIR filed against Shivani and shop owner for negligence