India, March 10 -- A 60-year-old man died on March 5 after allegedly going into shock when his house was demolished for a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project in Govandi, following which police registered a case on Sunday against members of the redevelopment committee and the builder.

Police identified the accused as Arun Kamble, Vijay Kasbe, Ratan Nirbhavane, Asha Nirbhavane and builder Sadanand Shetty.

The deceased, Anil Pagare, lived with his wife Kavita, 53, and their 22-year-old daughter in Liboni Baug.

Police said the family sought more time to vacate the house because their daughter's examinations were underway. They also approached the SRA office on March 4 requesting an extension.

However, officials and members of the ...