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Police Probe After Barricade Kills Motorcyclist in Mumbai

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 12:06 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Plumber Killed

Police said 54-year-old plumber Wasim Haidar Rizvi died when a barricade fell on his motorcycle.
The barricade fell on September 18, 2026, on LBS Road near the Rosary Biotech building.
He was declared dead at about 12:35 pm at Rajawadi Hospital.
Mumbai police filed a case and opened a probe into the accident.
MMRDA imposed a Rs 2 crore penalty on contractor Godrej & Boyce based on preliminary findings.

Summary

Mumbai Police Probe

Mumbai Police registered cases on September 3 against six supercars, including a Lamborghini and two BMWs, for tunnel racing.
Senior police inspector Meena Jagtap said investigators are probing the possible intoxication alongside overspeeding.
The four occupants were Ahmedabad residents and NMIMS College students staying in PG accommodation, returning from Marine Drive.

History

Historical Context

The Mahim causeway, built 1841-1846 and opened in 1845 after Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy donated Rs 155,800, links Mahim and Bandra in Mumbai. The structure is distinct from the Bandra–Worli Sea Link opened in 2009. Decades later, recurring safety lapses culminated in a September 2026 barricade collapse that killed Wasim Rizvi, prompting MMRDA to fine Godrej & Boyce and reigniting calls for stricter oversight.

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Plumber Killed

Police said 54-year-old plumber Wasim Haidar Rizvi died when a barricade fell on his motorcycle.
The barricade fell on September 18, 2026, on LBS Road near the Rosary Biotech building.
He was declared dead at about 12:35 pm at Rajawadi Hospital.
Mumbai police filed a case and opened a probe into the accident.
MMRDA imposed a Rs 2 crore penalty on contractor Godrej & Boyce based on preliminary findings.

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