Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Two Dead, Three Injured in Byculla Construction Cave-in; Engineer and Supervisor Arrested
Imagine workers digging a very deep hole for a building.
Suddenly, the dirt walls of the hole collapsed, trapping five people inside.
Sadly, two of the workers didn't survive.
Three others were hurt but are getting better in the hospital.
The people in charge of the construction site, the engineer and the supervisor, have been arrested because the police believe they were responsible for what happened.
A construction cave-in in Byculla on November 15 resulted in the deaths of two laborers.
Three other laborers were injured in the incident and are receiving medical treatment.
The accident occurred during foundation and piling work at Habib Mansion (West) in a 15-foot-deep pit.
An engineer and a site supervisor have been arrested on charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
The deceased have been identified as Rahul (30) and Raju (28).
- Who
- An engineer and a site supervisor have been arrested. Two laborers died and three were injured.
- What
- A cave-in occurred during foundation and piling work, burying five laborers in a 15-foot-deep pit. Two laborers died and three were injured.
- When
- November 15
- Where
- Habib Mansion (West) in Byculla
- Why
- A portion of soil and mud caved in during excavation work.
- Date of Incident
- November 15
- Location
- Habib Mansion (West), Byculla
- Type of Work
- Foundation and piling work
- Depth of Pit
- 15 feet
- Number of Trapped Laborers
- 5
- Number of Deceased
- 2
- Number of Injured
- 3