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A portion of Ramabai Apartment in Virar East collapsed, resulting in fatalities and prompting a police investigation against the builder under the MRTP Act and culpable homicide charges. The government has announced compensation for the victims’ families. Concerns over illegal constructions and ignored warnings about the building’s condition have surfaced, with rescue operations hampered by access issues.