Mumbai Mayor Orders Probe into BMC Staffer's Suspicious Fall into Open Drain

'Very fishy': Mumbai mayor suspects foul play in BMC staffer’s fall into flooded open drain

Mayor Ritu Tawde has ordered a thorough investigation into a BMC staffer's fall into an open drain during her inspection of a flooded market. She finds the incident suspicious, questioning how a civic employee could fall into a known hazard when others passed safely. The staffer, Baban Jadhav, denies any wrongdoing, stating he was merely performing his duties. Officials are examining safety protocols and the circumstances surrounding the fall.

By RICHA PINTO