The family of Ramdhani Yadav, who lost his life after a section of a parapet wall collapsed at an under-construction Metro site in Mulund on Saturday, has declined to accept his mortal remains. The grieving relatives have demanded enhanced financial compensation and a government job for one of his daughters before taking custody of the body, as reported FPJ. They argue that the relief package declared so far is insufficient to secure the future of the bereaved family, which has been left devastated by the sudden and tragic loss of its primary earning member.
Speaking to Hindustan Times, Rajendra Singh Yadav, the deceased’s elder brother, stated that Ramdhani was the sole provider for his household. Without him, the family has no stable source of income, he said. Another relative, Shashikant Yadav, revealed that authorities had requested the family to claim the body, but they refused, insisting that their demands be addressed first, as reported FPJ. He added that Ramdhani is survived by his wife and two daughters, both of whom were entirely dependent on his earnings for their daily needs and future security.
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The family has described the Rs. 20 lakh compensation announced by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority as completely inadequate for their long-term survival, as reported FPJ. They have demanded Rs. 2 crore as compensation along with a written assurance guaranteeing a government job for one of Ramdhani’s daughters. Until these assurances are formally provided, the family has maintained that they will not take custody of his body. They believe that only a substantial financial package and employment support can help them cope with the sudden financial and emotional setback.
Meanwhile, officials have detailed the compensation structure for the victim’s kin, as reported FPJ. The package includes Rs. 5 lakh as ex gratia assistance from the Maharashtra government and Rs. 15 lakh from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. Additionally, an insurance payout estimated between Rs. 15 lakh and Rs. 20 lakh may be disbursed, depending on policy evaluation and statutory norms. Authorities also confirmed that the entire medical expenditure of those injured in the incident, including hospitalisation, treatment, medicines, rehabilitation, and follow-up care, will be covered by the MMRDA, with further compensation as per project guidelines.