According to initial information, several members of the group entered the sea for swimming after arriving at Ganpatipule. The incident occurred on the morning of June 20 when a group of 19 tourists from Bidkin visited the popular coastal destination

The announcement was made by Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawade during the BMC general body meeting on Thursday. She informed members that the seat held by Deepak Sawant from Ward No. 111 in Kanjurmarg had become vacant following the committee's decision