The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has suspended at least two M East ward officials — Jagdish Bhoir from the Gardens Department and Arun Munde (engineer) from the Roads Department — for prima facie negligence regarding the tree collapse incident at Chembur on Tuesday afternoon, which claimed the life of an 11-year-old named Vihaan Shrivastava. The BMC has also decided to take action against the road contractor responsible for carrying out road work, amid allegations that the tree roots were damaged and cut during concreting work.

Quick inquiry

A senior civic official
‘While the detailed inquiry will conclude within eight days, the deputy municipal commissioner in charge of the Gardens Department is submitting a quick report, and a decision to suspend officials concerned has been taken on the basis of prima facie findings. After the full-fledged enquiry, we will be able to determine the extent of negligence of officials concerned.’