Cops File Case Against Building Owner Weeks After Man Crushed Under Debris Ganeshpeth police in Nagpur have registered a case against Suresh Khandwani, the owner of a dilapidated building in Geetanjali Chowk, following the death of Santosh Gaur, a 50-year-old man who was crushed by collapsing debris. The incident occurred on June 29, nearly four weeks after the tragedy, prompting authorities to investigate the building’s structural condition and the owner’s failure to address long-standing safety concerns. According to the complaint filed by Santosh’s relative, Gopal Gaur, 66, the deceased had contacted him on the evening of June 29 to repair his bike. Around 5:30 p.m., as Santosh parked his vehicle near a shop, a portion of the Narayan Das Hasan Das Chamber building collapsed. The debris fell directly onto Santosh, a nearby car, and four motorcycles, leaving him severely injured. He was rushed to Mayo Hospital, where doctors confirmed his death. Investigations revealed that the building had been in a state of disrepair for several days prior to the collapse. Just five days before the incident, debris had fallen in front of a scooter shop, prompting the owner, Suresh Khandwani, to be informed of the structural risks. However, police stated that Khandwani took no action to repair the building, despite the clear danger. The probe found that his negligence contributed directly to the fatal collapse. Authorities are now conducting a thorough examination of the building’s structural integrity and whether maintenance norms were violated. Police have urged citizens to report any hazardous structures to prevent similar tragedies. The case highlights the ongoing challenges of ensuring building safety in urban areas, particularly when property owners neglect their responsibilities.#mayo_hospital #ganeshpeth_police #suresh_khandwani #geetanjali_chowk #narayan_das_hasan_das_chamber
Nagpur Explosive Discovery Sparks Police Investigation Nagpur, India — A significant cache of explosives was discovered near the RSS headquarters in central Nagpur, prompting heightened security alerts and a police investigation into potential links to a recent blast in Katol taluka. The discovery, made on Tuesday morning, included 58 detonators and 15 gelatin sticks, with eight of the detonators equipped with connectors. The explosives were found in the garden of Dr. Ujjawal Lanjewar’s residence at Dossar Bhavan chowk, a location just 5 kilometers from the RSS headquarters. Dr. Lanjewar, who owns the property, reported the discovery after spotting three suspicious bags in his front garden. He immediately alerted the control room, triggering a rapid response from the Ganeshpeth police team, the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, and forensic experts. The explosives were safely transported to a magazine in Kalmeshwar for secure storage. Authorities have not yet confirmed the origin of the materials but suspect a possible connection to the Katol blast, which occurred approximately 25 kilometers from Nagpur. The Nagpur rural police, already investigating the Katol incident, have been notified of the discovery. The case has been registered at the Ganeshpet police station under the name of unknown persons. The police are currently working to determine how the explosives were planted in a residential area, a development that has left the city in shock. The incident has raised concerns about security in Nagpur, with officials emphasizing the need for increased vigilance. The police have not disclosed any suspects or further details about the explosives’ intended use.#rss_headquarters #dr_ujjawal_lanjewar #ganeshpeth_police #kalmeshwar_magazine #katol_blast
