Sachin Ahir Visits Kurla Landslide Site, Announces Relief Measures

Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairman Sachin Ahir on Wednesday visited the site of a major landslide near Gaushia Chawl in Chirag Nagar, Kurla, which claimed six lives. Rescue operations were ongoing when Ahir inspected the location. He called the incident "extremely unfortunate and painful" and assured that the government and administration stood with affected families with immediate relief measures initiated.

Ahir said one person was rescued alive from the debris during his visit, with two more feared trapped. He praised rescue personnel and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's swift response. The administration has been directed to deposit ₹4 lakh financial assistance into each victim's family bank account, with Ahir pledging to pursue additional aid from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.

Ahir stressed the need for permanent rehabilitation of residents and said he would pursue restarting the stalled Shivshahi Rehabilitation Project with the Deputy Chief Minister to address long-pending rehabilitation issues in the area.