Mumbai, July 31 -- The death toll in the Bhiwandi building collapse in neighbouring Thane district has risen to eight, while three persons were injured, officials said on Friday.
The deceased have been identified as Shamim Shaikh (32), Ranjit Singh (45), Miraj Rasul Shaikh (34), Santosh Kumar Pandey (40) and Shamim Ansari (30). The identities of three other victims are yet to be established.
The injured have been identified as Abhay Yadav (26), Deepak Yadav (25) and Sangeeta Prajapati (36). They have been admitted to a nearby hospital, where their condition is stated to be stable.
The incident occurred around 2.30 am when a portion of the four-storey B-Wing of Kohinoor Apartment at Gangaramwadi in the Bhandari Compound area of Bhiwandi s...