Ghatkopar hoarding collapse kills 16, Kartik Aaryan's relatives among deceasedUntitled Story

Kartik Aaryan's uncle and aunt have reportedly passed away due to a hoarding collapse in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area.

Published on: May 18, 2024 10:32 AM IST

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The 120 feet by 120 feet hoarding collapsed onto a nearby petrol pump in the Chhedanagar area in Ghatkopar during gusty winds and heavy unseasonal rains, resulting in the death of 16 people and injuring 75 others. (HT Photo)

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According to reports, the hoarding collapsed onto Kartik Aaryan’s uncle and aunt, Manoh and Anita Chansoria, who were in their red SUV at the petrol pump. Their bodies were recovered after almost two days. (PTI)

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The couple were reportedly in the area to complete paperwork for their visa and to visit their son Yash. (HT Photo/Praful Gangurde)

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Meanwhile, a Mumbai court on Friday remanded Bhavesh Bhinde, director of the advertising firm that installed the hoarding that collapsed in suburban Ghatkopar and claimed 16 lives, in police custody until May 26. (HT Photo/Anshuman Poyrekar)

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Following the tragedy, a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under the IPC was registered at the Pant Nagar Police Station against Bhinde, all directors of the advertising agency Ego Media, its officials, and employees, officials had said earlier.

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More than 70 vehicles, including cars, were retrieved from the wreckage at the site of a hoarding crash in Mumbai. (HT Photo/Praful Gangurde)