Race Against Time at Moshi: CM Fadnavis Reviews Rescue, Issues Fresh Orders
Reported by Mubarak Ansari
Pimpri-Chinchwad, 10th July 2026: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday reviewed the entire sequence of events related to the Moshi garbage depot building collapse in Pimpri-Chinchwad and directed officials to ensure all necessary assistance is provided to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragedy.
Eight people are still trapped in the debris while 16 others were pulled out. One of them was declared dead. The incident took place around 1.30 pm on Wednesday at PCMC’s waste-to-energy site in Moshi.
During the review meeting, officials briefed the Chief Minister on the ongoing rescue operation. The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Commissioner informed him that the rescue mission is expected to be completed by Friday night.
Fadnavis also directed the administration to expedite the biomining process of legacy waste at the Moshi garbage depot. He instructed officials to establish a separate and effective mechanism to immediately process the nearly 100 tonnes of fresh waste that accumulates daily without treatment, aiming to prevent further build-up at the site.
Present during the review were MLA Mahesh Landge, Mayor Ravi Landge, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissioner, the Municipal Commissioner, and other senior government and civic officials.
Meanwhile, rescue operations at the accident site continued under the guidance of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). To accelerate the mission, an advanced demolition excavator has been deployed to break unstable concrete sections of the damaged structure.
The heavy-duty machine is being used to stabilize the weakened portions of the building and create a safe access route for rescue personnel to enter the structure. Authorities said the operation is progressing continuously and at an accelerated pace.
Municipal Commissioner Dr. Vijay Suryawanshi, Additional Commissioner Kuldeep Jangam, and other senior officials remained at the site, closely monitoring every stage of the rescue operation in coordination with the NDRF.
The collapse occurred at the Moshi legacy waste site, where rescue teams have been working round the clock to clear debris and search for any remaining victims. Authorities have said that efforts are being carried out with utmost caution to ensure the safety of rescue personnel while completing the operation as swiftly as possible.
