Virar building collapse: Baby’s birthday party ends in horror, toll climbs to 17; survivors recall ‘night of screams’

A birthday celebration turned tragic in Virar, Maharashtra, as the Ramabai Apartment collapsed, resulting in 17 fatalities, including the birthday girl. The four-story unauthorized building, constructed in 2012, crumbled onto an adjacent chawl, prompting rescue operations and investigations into negligence. Affected families have been temporarily relocated and provided with essential assistance.