Ravindra Chavan inspects Tilak Road hospital site after wall collapse
Maharashtra BJP State President Ravindra Chavan on Sunday inspected the site of an under-construction cancer hospital on Tilak Road in Dombivli, where a retaining wall collapsed on Saturday. Following the incident, which caused cracks in adjacent residential buildings, Chavan met with Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) officials and the project contractor to direct emergency safety measures on a war footing.
The wall collapse occurred on Saturday after soil caved in along the edge of an excavation pit that is approximately 50 feet deep. The collapse triggered panic among nearby residents as cracks appeared in neighbouring residential structures, raising serious concerns about the structural stability of the area.
During his Sunday visit, Chavan conducted a detailed inspection of the affected area and held a meeting with KDMC officials and representatives of the hospital contractor. He emphasized that the safety of local residents and nearby buildings must remain the administration's highest priority.
Chavan instructed the officials to immediately strengthen protective measures, expedite precautionary works, and prevent further soil subsidence. Following his instructions, stabilization and safety work began immediately. The administration has intensified efforts to reinforce the excavation area and minimize risks to nearby buildings.
Chavan also appealed to residents to remain calm, avoid spreading rumours, and cooperate with the authorities. "The safety of citizens is our foremost concern. The administration is continuously monitoring the situation, and all required measures will be taken to ensure that residents remain safe," Chavan said.
Civic authorities have secured the accident site by erecting barricades and deploying additional safety arrangements. The inspection was attended by KDMC Deputy Mayor Rahul Damle, BJP Group Leader Shashikant Kamble, District President Nandu Parab, corporators Mandar Halbe, Dipesh Mhatre, Nandu Mhatre, Ranjana Penkar, and Khushboo Chaudhary, alongside BJP Dombivli East Mandal President Mitesh Penkar, senior KDMC officials, and contractor representatives.
