Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Bhiwandi Residents Block Demolition After Apartment Collapse
A building in Bhiwandi, called the Kohinoor Apartment, fell and killed 10 people.
The city said the rest of the building was unsafe and wanted to tear it down.
The people who lived there stopped the demolition because they needed to know how much they lost and how they would get new homes.
The city said it would wait and talk to the residents.
A local councilor said the city should talk with the people first before doing anything.
10 people died when the B-Wing of Kohinoor Apartment collapsed in Bhandari Compound, Bhiwandi.
The municipal corporation planned to demolish the remaining structure after declaring it unsafe.
Residents blocked demolition, demanding a loss assessment, retrieval of belongings, and a rehabilitation plan.
The municipal administration deferred demolition and agreed to discuss with residents on Monday.
Local corporator Yashwant Taware called for a consultative approach before any demolition.
- Who
- Residents of Bhandari Compound and Bhiwandi municipal officials
- What
- Protest against demolition of the remaining building after a collapse
- When
- Collapse on Saturday, protest on Sunday, discussion scheduled for Monday
- Where
- Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Residents want a loss assessment, retrieval of belongings, and a clear rehabilitation plan before demolition
- Location
- Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, India
- Event
- Collapse of B-Wing, Kohinoor Apartment
- Casualties
- 10
- Demolition status
- Deferred
- Demanded actions
- Loss assessment, retrieval of belongings, rehabilitation plan