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BJP demands re-inquiry in Mumbai tree fall case
UPDATED: Jul 17, 2026 16:14 IST
India Today's coverage of the Vihaan death case has sparked an uproar in Maharashtra, with the BJP demanding a re-inquiry into the Mumbai tree collapse. The controversy erupted after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation inquiry report held contractors accountable while giving a clean chit to its own Garden and Road department officials. The incident highlights systemic civic apathy and the violation of tree root protection clauses during road paving. Speaking to India Today, Vihaan's parents expressed shock over the report's conclusions and demanded an independent investigation by experts. They emphasized that all individuals associated with the tree's maintenance should be held accountable, not just the contractors. The grieving parents also called for proper guidelines to prevent similar tragedies, noting previous incidents in Khar and Vikhroli.
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