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Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Teenager dies during dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai
Mumbai: A day after Rohan Valvi, 14, from Adarsh Nagar in the Marol area died during Dahi Handi celebrations, local residents recounted the tragic sequence of events that unfolded. The deceased, the middle child in a family of three, was the son of a carpenter. Mahadev, a local from the area, said Valvi reached the Govinda Pathak to take part in the traditional rituals. "A puja was being conducted, as is customary before the Dahi Handi begins. During the puja itself, he suddenly began vomiting. His friends immediately rushed him towards a nearby dispensary. But on the way, at Asalpha, his body turned cold," Mahadev recalled. At the dispensary, they were advised to take him to a govt hospital. He was subsequently shifted to Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar, where doctors declared him brought dead. The incident cast a pall of gloom over Adarsh Nagar, with locals mourning the untimely loss of a teenager who was battling illness but joined the festivities regardless. Andheri (East) BJP MLA Murji Patel stepped forward on Sunday evening to extend financial support to the grieving family. Patel, who visited the family, said Valvi was associated with the Gaondevi Govinda Pathak. "I will provide any financial help possible from my side as the family is poor. The boy was suffering from jaundice and did not attend practice sessions for the past three days. On Saturday, however, he joined the celebrations against his family's wishes. His parents were reluctant for him to participate as his health had not recovered fully," said Patel. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Gold Rates Today in Mumbai | Silver Rates Today in Mumbai Doctors at the hospital confirmed that Valvi was already dead by the time he was brought to the hospital. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
17 CTS plots freed from 28 unauthorised constructions in Malad
MUMBAI: In a major crackdown on unauthorised constructions based on forged city title survey (CTS) maps, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has demolished 28 unauthorised structures in 17 CTS plots in Malad till Sunday. Deputy municipal commissioner Bhagyashree Kapse said 101 notices have been served to 123 unauthorised buildings on the remaining 84 CTS plots. The ongoing demolition work, which began on May 9, is likely to be completed by May 31. Out of the 200 CTS maps surveyed in Malad, 101 were found to be forged. 'These forged maps pertained to Madh, Erangal, Malvani, Vanrai, and Kurar,' said Kundan Valvi, assistant commissioner of P North Ward. 'The issue dates back to 2022 when a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed following a court petition by the complainant, Vaibhav Thakur. The SIT submitted a report confirming forgery in maps, both in Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) and non-CRZ areas,' said Kapse. In 2020, Vaibhav Mohan Thakur, a Malad resident, filed a complaint with the Mumbai suburban collector's office, the land survey department, the police, and other government authorities alleging maps were forged to allow unauthorised constructions. Following the SIT's findings, a committee was formed in 2022 to probe the matter. The issue was then raised in the state assembly, prompting the Maharashtra government to direct the BMC to take strict action. Notices and speaking orders were issued to the residents before demolition of the unauthorised structures. A total of 886 city title survey plots were surveyed across various parts of the city, said Kapse, and tampering was detected in 165 CTS plots. A separate annexure list further highlighted that 158 CTS plots had forged maps. Apart from the 101 CTS plots in Malad, 33 in Kandivali, 20 in Borivali, two buildings in Andheri West, and two chawls in Goregaon were found to be built on such plots, said Kapse. Valvi added that the state government had appointed a committee in 2022 to verify complaints of map tampering across Mumbai. Most of the cases of map tampering were concentrated in Mumbai's western suburbs—Andheri, Goregaon, Malad, Kandivali, Borivali, Dahisar, and Bandra—while some instances of tampered maps were also found in the eastern suburbs, including Kurla and Chembur. 'Many of these structures have existed for years, but the illegalities came to light only after the committee's investigation in 2022,' Valvi said.
