BJP MLA Calls for Investigation Following Second Accident at Mumbai Metro Line 4 Site
BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha demands probe as second major accident hits Mumbai Metro Line 4 site in Mulund
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Mihir Kotecha, a BJP MLA, has demanded an investigation into safety lapses at the Mumbai Metro Line 4 construction site in Mulund West, Maharashtra, after a wooden plank fell on a moving car. This incident follows a previous parapet wall collapse that resulted in one death. Kotecha is urging strict action against those responsible.
- 01Mihir Kotecha demands investigation into safety issues at Mumbai Metro Line 4 site.
- 02A wooden plank fell on a moving car, raising concerns over repeated safety lapses.
- 03The previous incident involved a parapet wall collapse that led to one fatality.
- 04Kotecha seeks termination of the contract with Milan Buildtech LLC.
- 05He emphasizes the need for swift action to restore public confidence in safety measures.
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BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha has written to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) chief, urging an investigation following a recent safety incident at the Mumbai Metro Line 4 construction site in Mulund West, Maharashtra. A wooden plank fell onto a moving car, although no injuries were reported. Kotecha highlighted that this incident follows a serious parapet wall collapse at the same site, which resulted in one death and injuries to three others. He expressed grave concern over the repeated safety lapses and called for strict action against those responsible. Kotecha also requested the release of the findings from the previous investigation into the parapet wall incident. He has demanded the termination of the contract with Milan Buildtech LLC, stressing that the safety of citizens must be prioritized and that such negligence cannot be tolerated. Kotecha urged the MMRDA to take immediate and transparent action to prevent future occurrences and restore public confidence in the safety of the construction site.
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The repeated safety incidents at the construction site raise concerns for local residents and commuters regarding public safety and infrastructure reliability.
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