Parts of a false inclined ceiling in an academic wing of IIT Bombay broke and fell recently, a report in this paper said. Nobody was injured as the space was empty when it happened. It did though spark safety concerns amongst students.

The institute did allay fears stating it was a one-off incident caused by heavy rain and the area has been cordoned off for repairs. Yet, it is important that there be regular structural audits done of various spaces in the building. It is also ironical that the premier institute that does structural audits of different buildings in the city, has had what the authorities call a minor incident.