A tragic incident in Faridabad has claimed the life of a 66-year-old retired bank manager after a portion of a skywalk collapsed. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, June 24, 2025, at approximately 8:00 AM in Savana Society, Sector 86, Faridabad. Kulwant Singh, a retired State Bank of India (SBI) manager, was tending to his potted plants on the 14th-floor skywalk when a slab suddenly gave way, causing him to fall to his death.
Kulwant Singh resided in T-8 Tower with his wife and son. According to reports, he regularly took care of the plants on the skywalk. The sudden collapse of the structure has raised serious questions about the safety and maintenance of skywalks in residential buildings and public spaces.
Residents of Savana Society have expressed concerns about the deteriorating condition of the skywalks within the complex. It has been reported that the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) was notified about these concerns a week prior to the incident. However, no corrective actions were taken, leading to this unfortunate event.
Following the incident, police were called to the scene, and the body of Kulwant Singh has been taken for a post-mortem examination. Authorities are currently awaiting a formal complaint from the family to initiate a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse. The focus will likely be on determining the cause of the structural failure and whether negligence played a role.
This incident highlights the critical importance of regular inspection and maintenance of infrastructure, especially in residential and public areas. Skywalks, designed to provide convenient passage, must adhere to stringent safety standards to prevent such tragedies. Preliminary reports suggest that the skywalk may have been in a dilapidated condition, which contributed to the slab collapse. This underscores the need for proactive measures by building management and RWAs to identify and address structural weaknesses before they lead to accidents.
Similar incidents involving structural failures have occurred in the past, raising concerns about the overall safety of public and private infrastructure. In 2018, portions of a false ceiling in a skywalk in Dahisar, Mumbai, collapsed, fortunately without causing any injuries. This incident prompted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to investigate the matter. In another incident in Faridabad in July 2024, three children were killed when the eaves of a dilapidated house collapsed on them, highlighting the dangers posed by poorly maintained structures.
The Faridabad tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of neglecting infrastructure maintenance. It is imperative that authorities and resident associations prioritize safety and conduct regular inspections to prevent future incidents.
