Kamothe man dies after bedroom ceiling slab collapses

Civic officials said the 2008-built structure was not on the civic body’s list of dangerous buildings

Updated on: Jul 2, 2026, 08:31:00 IST

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Navi Mumbai: A 45-year-old man was killed and his 12-year-old daughter injured on Wednesday after a reinforced cement concrete (RCC) ceiling slab collapsed on them while they were asleep in their home in Kamothe.

Kamothe man dies after bedroom ceiling slab collapses

Residents of the six-storey Sai Siddhi Society building said around 6am, a large portion of the bedroom ceiling of Suresh Lokhande’s first floor flat gave way, trapping him and his daughter Vedika under the debris.

Lokhande, who sustained severe crush injuries, was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. His daughter is undergoing treatment at the MGM Hospital, where her condition is stated to be stable.

Civic officials said the 2008-built structure was not on the civic body’s list of dangerous buildings.

“A structural audit has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the collapse,” a senior official said. Police have registered an accidental death report (ADR) in the matter.

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G Mohiuddin Jeddy
G. Mohiuddin Jeddy is a senior journalist with around three decades of experience across print and television. He has been with Hindustan Times for over two decades, covering Navi Mumbai, Panvel and Uran. His reporting focuses on civic affairs, politics, infrastructure, urban development, environment and other issues affecting residents. Before joining Hindustan Times, Jeddy worked with The Times of India and the Network18 Group, reporting for CNN-IBN/CNN-News18, CNBC Awaaz and IBN7/News18 India. He has chronicled Navi Mumbai’s political and urban transformation through extensive coverage of infrastructure, environmental issues, urban planning and civic administration. His public-interest reporting has highlighted civic concerns and prompted administrative action. His notable work includes breaking the “Hitler’s Cross” controversy in Kharghar and exclusive reporting on the Kenneth Haywood terror email investigation linked to the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts. Beyond the newsroom, Jeddy enjoys reading almost anything he can get his hands on—from news, current affairs and books to the occasional restaurant menu—with a keen interest in national and global politics. He also enjoys travelling to new places, exploring authentic regional cuisine at local eateries, and watching documentaries as well as crime, political, thriller and espionage films and series.Read More

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