Mat raho anjaan khatre mein jaan

New Delhi, July 5, 2013: In the last three months, Mumbai has been hit by a spate of building collapses. Around 100 people have died and many have been injured exposing the poor quality and inferior construction of both old and new structures. To highlight this grave construction crisis, IBN7 is running Mat Raho Anjaan Khatre Mein Jaan, a series of special stories that spreads awareness about the dangers of living in buildings that are at risk of falling down.

This initiative has already had an impact. Maharashtra government has declared that it will amend land and building laws to curb such tragedies. The state government has also said if any deficit or risk is detected in the construction of new buildings, strict action would be taken against the guilty.

The BMC, Mumbai?s municipal corporation, has declared almost a thousand buildings in the city unsafe for living. Despite the warnings, we still have almost five lakh people inhabiting these buildings and putting their lives in jeopardy. This IBN7 series showcases various stories to further reinforce the hazards of living in dilapidated structures and force authorities to take necessary steps to save people?s lives.

Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN7 said, "Through our series, Mat Raho Anjaan Khatre Mein Jaan, it is our attempt to enlighten people on the risk involved in living in derelict houses and encourage them to take proper measures to ensure their safety. It also strives to persuade the authorities to take correct measures to prevent such incidents."

Tune in to a special story every day at 6:00 PM, only on IBN7.