Shivaji statue collapse: Cops on lookout for artist Jaydeep Apte and structural contractor Chetan Patil
Wednesday, 28 August 2024 () Following the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Malvan, BJP urged the opposition not to politicize the incident. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar apologized to Maharashtra's citizens. Congress criticized hastily inaugurated projects by PM Modi, citing various failures. Investigations are ongoing with the Navy and police involved.
Following Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse, police have filed charges against Jaydeep Apte, the contractor, and Chetan Patil, the structural consultant. Mid-Day