It has been confirmed that Shiv Sena leader Sunil Shitap caused the collapse of the Siddhi Sai building in Ghatkopar, killing 17 and injuring 25 residents. A 32-page prepared by a civic inquiry panel states that it is beyond any doubt that the unauthorised construction work carried out by Shitap at the ground floor was the trigger for the collapse, hence he is solely responsible for the loss of the life and property in the tragedy. The report has also highlighted negligence by the local ward engineers and health officer and recommended disciplinary action against them.

It has been confirmed that Shiv Sena leader Sunil Shitap caused the collapse of the Siddhi Sai building in Ghatkopar, killing 17 and injuring 25 residents. A 32-page prepared by a civic inquiry panel states that it is beyond any doubt that the unauthorised construction work carried out by Shitap at the ground floor was the trigger for the collapse, hence he is solely responsible for the loss of the life and property in the tragedy. The report has also highlighted negligence by the local ward engineers and health officer and recommended disciplinary action against them.

On July 25th, a four-storey building collapsed in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area. Siddhi Sai Housing Society, a building that was considered to be safe by the civic authorities, crumbled to the ground trapping all its residents and killing many. It is believed that the building collapsed due to illegal construction being carried out on the ground floor of the building

On July 25th, a four-storey building collapsed in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area. Siddhi Sai Housing Society, a building that was considered to be safe by the civic authorities, crumbled to the ground trapping all its residents and killing many. It is believed that the building collapsed due to illegal construction being carried out on the ground floor of the building

The four-storey building in Ghatkopar West collapsed at 10.43 am on Tuesday morning. While initial reports stated that two people had died and 30 were trapped, recent reports say that the death toll is 17 and more casualties are feared

The four-storey building in Ghatkopar West collapsed at 10.43 am on Tuesday morning. While initial reports stated that two people had died and 30 were trapped, recent reports say that the death toll is 17 and more casualties are feared

All the residents of the building are bereaved, but one of the most traumatic story is that of Lalit Tak, 38, and his son Virat, 6, who survived the crash but lost two people from their family. Lalit Tak lost his three-month-old daughter and wife in the crash. His daughter's body has been extricated, but his wife is yet to be found

All the residents of the building are bereaved, but one of the most traumatic story is that of Lalit Tak, 38, and his son Virat, 6, who survived the crash but lost two people from their family. Lalit Tak lost his three-month-old daughter and wife in the crash. His daughter's body has been extricated, but his wife is yet to be found

Siddhi Sai Housing Society, the building in Ghatkopar, before its collapsed

Siddhi Sai Housing Society, the building in Ghatkopar, before its collapsed

A bereaved family member crumbles under the trauma of what he has just experienced

A bereaved family member crumbles under the trauma of what he has just experienced

The building was said to have a defunct nursing home in its ground floor that was owned by Shiv Sena leader Sunil Shitap. It is believed that he was conducting illegal renovations in the area and was trying to convert it into a guest house

The building was said to have a defunct nursing home in its ground floor that was owned by Shiv Sena leader Sunil Shitap. It is believed that he was conducting illegal renovations in the area and was trying to convert it into a guest house

The Shiv Sena Leader has been arrested and charged with culpable homicide

The Shiv Sena Leader has been arrested and charged with culpable homicide

Rescue workers tried tirelessly to extricate people from the rubble

Rescue workers tried tirelessly to extricate people from the rubble

The police look on as rescue efforts were on at the BMC Ground at Ghatkopar where the four-storey residential building had collapsed

The police look on as rescue efforts were on at the BMC Ground at Ghatkopar where the four-storey residential building had collapsed

Rescue workers break down a piece of concretised wall, left standing after the building collapsed

Rescue workers break down a piece of concretised wall, left standing after the building collapsed

Rescue workers dig up at the site of a four-storey residential building that collapsed in Ghatkopar

Rescue workers dig up at the site of a four-storey residential building that collapsed in Ghatkopar

In a miraculous twist of fate, Rajesh Doshi (57) was rescued after being trapped under the debris of the building for 15 hours. Rajesh Doshi's legs were trapped under debris and he managed to call his son and inform him that he was alive

In a miraculous twist of fate, Rajesh Doshi (57) was rescued after being trapped under the debris of the building for 15 hours. Rajesh Doshi's legs were trapped under debris and he managed to call his son and inform him that he was alive

People look on as rescue workers try to find both, survivors and the dead

People look on as rescue workers try to find both, survivors and the dead

People who were rescued were rushed to the nearest hospital, while 17 had died and many were left severely injured

People who were rescued were rushed to the nearest hospital, while 17 had died and many were left severely injured

The site looks dismal and one without hope, but despite all the adversities, rescue workers work tirelessly to find survivors

The site looks dismal and one without hope, but despite all the adversities, rescue workers work tirelessly to find survivors

Bereaved family members look on as the building that they used to call home was reduced to a pile of rubble

Bereaved family members look on as the building that they used to call home was reduced to a pile of rubble

Uday, the rescue dog who has been hailed a hero after helping rescue three people from the collapsed Ghatkopar building. It has been reported that Uday found survivors in minutes even as the rescue workers had been searching for hours without success

Uday, the rescue dog who has been hailed a hero after helping rescue three people from the collapsed Ghatkopar building. It has been reported that Uday found survivors in minutes even as the rescue workers had been searching for hours without success

Uday, the rescue dog, looks for the scent of people who may be trapped. His handler told the media that he has a very well tuned sense of smell that has helped save many lives over the years

Uday, the rescue dog, looks for the scent of people who may be trapped. His handler told the media that he has a very well tuned sense of smell that has helped save many lives over the years

The BMC chief, Ajoy Mehta, visited the spot as well to survey the damage caused

The BMC chief, Ajoy Mehta, visited the spot as well to survey the damage caused