Crime & Law · India
Mumbai tree collapse kills 11-year-old, minister's remarks draw criticism
An 11-year-old boy was killed when a tree fell on his school bus in Mumbai's Chembur area. The incident has led to criticism of Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat, who stated that falling trees are beyond human control. The family of the deceased boy, Vihaan Srivastava, cremated him with his cricket ball, highlighting his passion for the sport. Authorities have ordered a probe into the incident.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 4 · Right 5 n = 10
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (4): Deccan Herald, NDTV, The Free Press Journal, The Lallantop
- Right (5 votes, 6 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Dainik Jagran, News18 Hindi, Republic World, The Pioneer