A snapped crane wire triggers a fatal fall on-site, prompting police charges against engineers and operators.

The Tragic Incident

A routine workday turned into a devastating tragedy at a high-rise construction site in Airoli Sector 20, where two workers lost their lives following a catastrophic equipment failure.

The deceased have been identified as 41-year-old Bobby Roy from Bihar and 34-year-old Rahul Mishra from Uttar Pradesh. Both men were working on the ground floor when a heavy steel beam being lifted by a tower crane toward the sixth floor suddenly plummeted toward them after a crane wire rope snapped under heavy tension. The sheer impact left both workers with fatal injuries before help could arrive.

Subsequent investigations and CCTV footage revealed glaring safety lapses at the site. Authorities noted that the management failed to enforce basic safety protocols: no barricades were set up around the dangerous lifting zone, and workers were permitted to stand directly underneath heavy overhead loads.

Following the incident, Rabale Police filed a formal case against the crane operator, site supervisor, and site management authorities. Charges have been brought under laws governing death by negligence. As legal notices are served to those responsible, the tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the human cost paid when workplace safety takes a back seat to progress.

Intruders enter through the roof in Gavhan village, fleeing with gold and cash worth Rs 9 lakh.

The Robbery

What was meant to be a peaceful night’s sleep turned into a terrifying ordeal for 53-year-old Shevanti Koli. In the early hours of Tuesday, four unidentified robbers broke into her home in Patil Ali, Gavhan village, holding her at knifepoint before fleeing with valuables worth around Rs 9 lakh.

At around 2:30 AM, while Shevanti was sleeping alone, the intruders made their way inside by quietly removing roof tiles and climbing through the kitchen. Woken by suspicious noises, Shevanti attempted to call for help. However, the men quickly cornered her, brandishing a knife and threatening to take her life if she made a sound.

Terrified and forced into silence, Shevanti could only watch as the group ransacked her home. The robbers grabbed five tolas of gold jewellery along with Rs 2 lakh in cash before disappearing into the dark.

The incident has left the local community shaken, raising fresh concerns over nighttime security in the area.

Ulwe Police and Crime Branch teams have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Investigators are actively analyzing nearby CCTV footage and technical evidence to identify the suspects and trace their escape route.

A quiet evening commute turned into a devastating loss for a Khairane village family as police search for the fleeing driver.

The Accident

What was meant to be a routine Wednesday evening commute ended in a heartbreaking loss for a family in Khairane village. Raj Pancham Jaiswar, 42, and his 61-year-old father-in-law, Shivmurat Ramlochan Jaiswal, lost their lives following a hit-and-run accident on the busy Thane-Belapur Road.

Around 7:15 PM, Raj was riding his TVS Scooty toward Thane with Shivmurat seated behind him. Near the drain below Khairane Bridge in Pawane MIDC, a speeding vehicle slammed into their scooter from behind. The severe impact threw both men onto the road, leaving them critically injured.

Instead of stopping to help or calling for emergency services, the driver sped away from the scene. Passersby helped rush both men to a nearby municipal hospital, but tragically, doctors declared them dead on arrival.

The sudden loss of two family members has left the local community in deep shock and grief. Turbhe Police have launched an investigation to trace the unidentified vehicle and driver. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Motor Vehicles Act for rash and negligent driving causing death. Officials are reviewing CCTV footage and appealing to anyone who witnessed the accident to step forward with information.