On 2026-10-16, an 18‑month‑old child fell from the sixth floor of a building in Mumbai’s Goregaon area and died. The incident took place shortly after the family had moved into the building, a period noted as two weeks prior to the fall. The child’s death was recorded by police as an accidental death on the same date.
Closed‑circuit television footage from the building shows a 10‑year‑old girl, described as living nearby, pushing the child down the stairs. The video was released by police on 2026-10-16 and has been cited by the family as evidence that the fall was not accidental. The footage forms a central part of the investigation.
The child’s family has filed a complaint with the police, accusing the 10‑year‑old girl of pushing the child down the stairs, which they say caused the fall from the sixth floor. Police have acknowledged the complaint and, while releasing the CCTV footage, have continued to classify the death as accidental pending further inquiry.
Authorities have said they are scrutinizing the circumstances surrounding the tragic event, and investigations remain ongoing.
Following the incident, the 10‑year‑old girl was presented before the Child Welfare Committee for questioning. The Committee is a statutory body tasked with looking after the welfare and protection of children, and its involvement indicates that authorities are examining the girl’s circumstances and any potential need for care or supervision.
The incident has caused commotion in the local community, with residents discussing the shocking nature of the event. Authorities have said they are scrutinizing the circumstances surrounding the tragic event, and investigations remain ongoing. No first information report (FIR) has been filed yet, according to police updates.
Police Superintendent Gajanand Rajmane stated that in the case of the death of the 18‑month‑old child in Goregaon East, the police have recorded an accidental death. He noted that the CCTV footage shows a 10‑year‑old girl pushing the child down, that the body has been sent for autopsy, and that further investigation is underway.
As of the latest updates, the child’s body has been sent for autopsy, the CCTV footage is in police possession, the girl has been questioned by the Child Welfare Committee, and the family’s complaint is on record. Police continue to investigate the case, and no additional legal actions such as an FIR have been taken at this time.