Mumbai, August 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
At least two people were killed and three to four others were feared trapped after a landslide struck a chawl in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar area early Wednesday, officials said.
The incident occurred around 3:48 a.m. at Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar, Ghatkopar, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai Fire Brigade.
Preliminary information suggested that a portion of a hillock collapsed onto the chawl, with debris falling on two to three houses. Authorities initially feared that five to six people could have been trapped.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Ganesh Shinde confirmed that two people had died and said rescue teams were searching for others who may still be trapped beneath the debris.
“Rescue operations are underway, with emergency response teams and local authorities continuing their efforts at the site. While we cannot confirm the exact number at this stage, it is suspected that three to four people may still be trapped beneath the debris,” Shinde told reporters.
He said the bodies of the deceased had been sent to a hospital for further procedures. The Ghatkopar Police will take necessary legal action and conduct a detailed investigation into the incident, he added.
Rescue and relief operations are being carried out jointly by the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
Two injured persons have been admitted to hospital. They were identified as 18-year-old Sohel Ansari, who suffered a head injury, and 14-year-old Mohamad Ansari, who sustained a back injury. Both were reported to be in stable condition.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde and Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Dr Avinash Dhakne visited the affected site and reviewed the situation and ongoing rescue operations.
Authorities continued to clear the debris and search for survivors. Further details are awaited.
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