Overview
- A three-storey residential building in Chaknawadi developed major cracks and began leaning after workers allegedly dug deep pits overnight on an adjacent plot to lay pillars.
- Neighbours reported a loud cracking sound on Monday morning and quickly helped families leave the affected structure.
- GHMC issued notices and directed residents of the building and a neighbouring structure to stay out for 30 days pending expert evaluation.
- Deputy commissioner Uma Prakash said expert civil engineers are monitoring the site, adding that preliminary feedback suggests the structure may hold though caution will continue.
- Residents say prior repairs have not lasted, while GHMC cites recent table drains and road-laying intended to stabilise the area, which has logged six road cave-ins, three this year.