The funeral of 11-year-old Vihaan Srivastava, who died in the Chembur tree collapse, was marked by grief and demands for justice. His family alleged negligence, claiming residents had repeatedly warned about the hazardous tree. They sought a thorough investigation and action against those responsible, while neighbours echoed calls for accountability to prevent similar tragedies.
Mumbai: Amid scenes of mourning and heartbreak at the funeral of 11-year-old Vihaan Srivastava, family members, neighbours and public representatives called for accountability and a comprehensive investigation into the Chembur tree collapse that claimed the young boy's life.
Vihaan, the only child of his parents, was remembered as a cheerful, bright and affectionate child whose untimely death has left his family and the local community shattered.
Speaking to NDTV, Vihaan's grandfather, SN Srivastava, alleged that the tragedy was the result of negligence and said it could have been avoided.
"This is negligence. The tree was in a precarious condition and should have been removed. Residents had raised concerns earlier. Why was no action taken?" he said.
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