Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:47pm on 01 Jul 2026,Wednesday India
Eleven-year-old Vihaan Srivastava’s family has demanded accountability after the Chembur tree collapse in Mumbai claimed his life. His grandfather alleged civic negligence, saying residents had repeatedly warned authorities about the dangerous tree. The family plans legal action, insisting those responsible be punished to prevent similar tragedies. Relatives remembered Vihaan as a cheerful, caring child passionate about cricket, revealing they cremated him with his cricket ball. Neighbours and local representatives criticised the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), alleging repeated complaints about hazardous trees were ignored. MLA Tukaram Kate and MP Anil Desai called for a thorough investigation, better tree monitoring and maintenance, and strict action if negligence by civic authorities is established. (PC: NDTV)
