Archive · 31 Jul 2026
BMC Delays Release of Sakinaka Manhole Probe Report
A 55‑year‑old man named Aslam Shaikh fell into an open manhole in Sakinaka, Mumbai, on July 2, 2026, and died.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) set up a committee to investigate, but a month later the report is still not out.
Four BMC officers were suspended for negligence, but the contractor who left the manhole open was only given a notice, not arrested.
Opposition leader Ashraf Azmi is demanding the report be released and that all responsible people face stricter action.
The incident happened during heavy rains, and the delay in the report has upset the victim’s family and the public.
55‑year‑old Aslam Shaikh died after falling into an open manhole in Sakinaka on July 2, 2026.
BMC‑appointed committee has not yet published its investigation report, a month after the incident.
Four BMC officers, including the Assistant Municipal Commissioner of L Ward, were suspended for prima facie negligence.
Contractor Raghuveer Singh, who allegedly left the manhole open, was issued a notice instead of being arrested.
Opposition leader Ashraf Azmi demanded the report’s release and stricter action against all responsible parties.
- Who
- BMC officials, contractor Raghuveer Singh, and opposition leader Ashraf Azmi
- What
- Fatal manhole accident and delayed release of the investigation report
- When
- July 2, 2026 (incident) and July 31, 2026 (report still pending)
- Where
- Sakinaka, Mumbai, India
- Why
- Incident caused by an open manhole during heavy rains; delay due to administrative negligence
- Incident date
- July 2, 2026
- Victim
- Aslam Shaikh
- Location
- Sakinaka, Mumbai
- BMC action
- Suspended four officers; report pending
- Contractor
- Raghuveer Singh
- Report status
- Not released