Mumbai building collapse: Police to protect jewellery, utensils found at Ghatkopar site

The Mumbai police have made a list of the belongings found from the rubble and those that are still to be found

The Mumbai police have assigned an officer to ensure the safety of jewellery, cash, books, utensils and other belongings found in the rubble of Siddhi Sai building, which collapsed on Tuesday.

Shiv Sena leader Sunil Shitap, who owns the ground floor and allegedly made structural changes that weakened the building, was arrested and is now in police custody. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT Photo)

“We have made a list of the belongings found from the rubble and those that are still to be found,” said a senior police officer. “Nine families lived in the building which collapsed. We will return their belongings.”

The local residents have come forward to provide help to the bereaved.

Shiv Sena leader Sunil Shitap, who owns the ground floor and allegedly made structural changes that weakened the building, was arrested and is now in police custody.

Residents said pillars and beams were damaged when the ground floor was renovated and that caused the building to collapse.