

Updated On: 27 July, 2024 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Locals say disaster was averted by timing, but BMC insists hoarding was promptly addressed

The frame of the hoarding lying on the ground in Hiranandani
A political hoarding erected at Powai’s Hiranandani on the road in December 2023 allegedly fell last week. Locals claim that, since the incident occurred early in the morning, a major disaster was avoided; however, a few morning walkers narrowly escaped injury. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has denied the allegation, stating that the hoarding was actually removed soon after it tilted.
mid-day reported on the hoarding erected on the road in Hiranandani market on January 5, 2024. According to locals, the hoarding fell on the road on Saturday, July 20, 2024, around 6.30 am.