Man on phone falls into open manhole on Mumbai busy road during heavy rain, dies; 4 officials benched

Tragedy struck Sakinaka as a 55-year-old man, Aslam Isak Shaikh, drowned after falling into an open manhole during heavy rains. This incident, occurring just days after a child's death from a tree collapse, has led to the suspension of four BMC officials. Despite rescue efforts, the strong water flow hampered recovery, highlighting critical safety lapses.

Man on phone falls into open manhole on Mumbai busy road during heavy rain, dies; 4 officials benched
Tragedy struck Sakinaka as a 55-year-old man, Aslam Isak Shaikh, drowned after falling into an open manhole during heavy rains. This incident, occurring just days after a child's death from a tree collapse, has led to the suspension of four BMC officials. Despite rescue efforts, the strong water flow hampered recovery, highlighting critical safety lapses.