Pune, July 11, 2026: Following the tragic accident at the Waste-to-Energy project in Moshi, Deputy Chief Minister and Guardian Minister Sunetra Pawar visited the accident site today to inspect the ongoing search and rescue operations. She took a detailed review of the rescue efforts from concerned officials and also interacted with the relatives of citizens affected by the accident, offering them comfort and assuring them of full administrative support.

Present on the occasion were Assembly Deputy Speaker Anna Bansode, MLA Sunil Shelke, former MLA Vilas Lande, Mayor Ravi Landge, Standing Committee Chairman Abhishek Barne, Corporator Vitthal (Nana) Kate, Municipal Commissioner Dr. Vijay Suryavanshi, Additional Commissioners Kuldeep Jangam and Trupti Sandbhor, Deputy Commissioner Anna Bodade, Special Officer Kiran Gaikwad, along with public representatives, senior officials, and officers from concerned departments.

Speaking to the media, Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar said, "The accident that occurred in Moshi is extremely painful and sensitive. The government stands with the families of the citizens who lost their lives in this accident. Even as the state legislature session is underway, I have been continuously monitoring the entire situation since the first day of this accident. Instructions were immediately given to deploy the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to the site. I also remained in constant touch with the administration through video conferencing and other means to review the rescue operations."

She further said, "Toxic gas emanating from the debris pile, continuous rainfall, and the complex structure of the debris created some obstacles in the rescue operation. However, search and rescue work is being carried out on a war footing with the help of state-of-the-art machinery and trained teams. Clear instructions have been given to the administration to ensure that bodies recovered from the accident site are shown to their relatives with dignity."

Stating that a thorough investigation into the causes of the accident would be conducted and strict legal action taken against those found guilty, she said, "A fair inquiry into this matter will be conducted. As per the inquiry report, whoever is found responsible will face strict action as per rules. Additionally, financial assistance is being provided from three levels — the concerned company, the Maharashtra government, and the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation — to ensure immediate relief to the affected families."

Referring to her conversation with the relatives, Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar said, "I personally spoke with the relatives of the affected to understand their feelings, difficulties, and demands. Soon, a joint meeting of the state government, municipal corporation administration, and the concerned company will be held to positively discuss all their demands, and necessary decisions will be implemented to ensure they receive justice."

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