Mumbai: MMRDA calls reports questioning structural stability of metro pillar misleading, contractor fined Rs 5 cr

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has refuted reports raising concerns about the structural stability of Metro Line 4 construction. Earlier today at around 12:20 pm, a portion of a cement metro pillar collapsed during construction and fell on an auto-rickshaw near the Johnson & Johnson Company in Mulund, Maharashtra, killing one person and injuring three others.

In a statement, MMRDA said, “Some reports and social media posts have suggested a link to an earlier misleading post questioning the structural stability of Metro Line 4 construction. We would like to clarify that this is inaccurate. The visuals used in that misleading post were from a different pier and a different location. Also, today’s unfortunate incident involved the falling of a portion of the parapet.”

Expressing regret over the incident, the Maharashtra government agency said a high-level investigation has been ordered and a detailed report will be submitted promptly.


“We urge people to await the findings of the report and assure that all those found responsible will face strict action. Immediate corrective measures will also be implemented to prevent recurrence,” it added.

Meanwhile, MMRDA has halted construction at the affected stretch as a precautionary measure. It has also imposed a fine of Rs 5 crore on the contractor and Rs 1 crore on the general consultant.

Earlier, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) identified the deceased as Ramdhan Yadav.

The injured have been identified as Rajkumar Indrajeet Yadav (45), who is in critical condition, and Mahendra Pratap Yadav (52) and Deepa Ruhiya (40), both of whom are reported to be stable.