Friday’s building collapse in Mazagaon claimed the lives of 43 persons, including that of Sakaal reporter, Yogesh Pawar. The body of Pawar and his father were found in the debris of the Dockyard Road building today.
The 29-year-old reporter lived with his father in the building. While the duo stayed in Mumbai, the rest of the family was based in Ratnagiri district. Pawar covered the transport beat.
According to a Mumbai Press Club release, the remains of Pawar were found in the rubble in the BMC-owned building near the Babu Genu Market.
Pawar, a bachelor, resided with his father, Anant Pawar, a municipal employee, on the second floor of the ill-fated building. His father, Anant Pawar, also died in the building crash.
While his father’s body was found on Friday noon, Pawar’s was found today.