Mumbai: The body of Ramdhan Yadav (50), who died in the Metro Line 4 concrete block collapse incident, will be flown to Varanasi on Tuesday, and then taken to Barsathi village in Jaunpur, where he was the sarpanch, for the last rites.The relatives had initially refused to claim the body, demanding that at least Rs 1 crore from the Rs 5 crore penalty imposed on the contractor be paid to the family. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) bore the cost of transporting the remains by air ambulance, and two relatives will accompany the body on the flight.Sarvesh Yadav, a relative, said the family has accepted Rs 45 lakh compensation for now, but considers the amount "severely insufficient" to support Ramdhan's three daughters. Our local politicians have promised support, and we will continue this fight in whatever way we can," he said.The administration has already provided Rs 5 lakh in cash and a cheque of Rs 20 lakh, while MMRDA said the total assistance amounts to Rs 45 lakh, excluding insurance payout.
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Published at: 2026-02-16 20:35:00
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