Mumbai Police have filed an Accidental Death Report (ADR) following the death of 45-year-old Vimal Anil Gaikwad, who fell into a drain in Andheri during heavy rains. Her husband, who filed the complaint, stated that Vimal was the family’s breadwinner. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched an inquiry into the incident, forming a three-member panel led by Deputy Commissioner Devidas Kshirsagar, with a report due in three days.
The incident highlights concerns over manhole cover thefts, with 791 cases reported in 2023.
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