A view of a damaged rickshaw after a portion of a cement metro pillar collapsed during the construction work and fell onto it, at LBS Road, Mulund, in Mumbai. (Source: ANI)More than two weeks after a Metro 4 parapet wall collapse in Mulund killed one person and injured three others, police have arrested a 54-year-old welder from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly cutting a critical interlocking hook that led to the structure giving way.The accused, Ramashish Yadav, was apprehended from his native village in Deoria district after evading arrest since the incident. With his arrest, the total number of accused held in the case has risen to six.Earlier, police had arrested Harish Chauhan (Project Director), Kuldeep Sapkal (Project Manager), Saurab Singh and Prashant Bhoir (Deputy Manager and Project Manager respectively) of Milan Road Buildtech, and Avdhoot Inamdar, Project Manager of DB Hill LBG.Also Read | After fatal Mulund collapse, MMRDA orders corridor wide safety audit of Metro Line 4The slab fell around 12.15 pm on February 14 onto an autorickshaw and a Skoda car travelling along LBS Road in Mulund, killing one person and injuring three others.According to investigators, Yadav admitted during questioning that he was using a gas cutter to remove excess concrete from the parapet wall when he inadvertently cut the interlocking hook between segments. “Before he realised what had happened, a 4–6 ft parapet wall collapsed onto an autorickshaw,” an officer said. Yadav allegedly fled after learning that a person had died in the incident.Police said he first went to his residence in Digha near Airoli, collected his belongings and then travelled to Kurla Terminus before heading to his native village. His mobile phone was switched off, making it difficult to trace him. Investigators tracked him down after analysing his call detail records and contacting a relative in Digha, who provided his Deoria address.A police team was dispatched to Uttar Pradesh on Sunday and brought Yadav to Mumbai. He was initially remanded to two days’ police custody by a Mulund court and was later sent to judicial custody on Wednesday after his remand ended.Story continues below this adMilan Road Buildtech is a subcontractor of Reliance Astaldi JV, while DB Hill LBG is the supervisory firm for the project. Another accused, Sai Suresh, a consultant with DB Hill LBG, has sought anticipatory bail – his plea is scheduled for hearing on March 5.An FIR has been registered against seven persons under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder, attempt to commit culpable homicide, mischief causing damage exceeding Rs 1 lakh, and common intention.During questioning, supervisor Prashant Bhoir told police he had cautioned the worker against cutting the interlock between parapet segments shortly before the incident. He claimed he moved ahead to inspect other work and within 15 minutes the wall collapsed.Manish Kumar Pathak is a dedicated journalist reporting for The Indian Express from Mumbai. His work demonstrates substantial Expertise and Authority across the complex field of crime reporting, with a strong focus on law enforcement actions, fraud, and cyber security challenges facing the metropolitan region. Expertise & Authority Affiliation: Reports for the nationally recognized daily, The Indian Express, providing his content with high Trustworthiness. Geographical Focus: Provides comprehensive, ground-level coverage of breaking news and investigative matters across Mumbai and the surrounding regions (e.g., Thane, Vasai). Core Authority: His reporting portfolio highlights deep Expertise in crucial beats, including: Cyber & Financial Crime: Extensive coverage of sophisticated scams, including cases involving high-value cyber fraud, stock market manipulation scams, and fraudsters using government figures to gain trust. Law Enforcement & Investigation: Reports directly on major police actions, including arrests made by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in fraud cases (e.g., MHADA flat scams) and detailed coverage of murder and kidnapping investigations. Major Incidents & Public Safety: Covers significant incidents like building collapses, road accidents, and public safety issues such as theft at large public events. Defence & Maritime: Also covers key updates regarding the Indian Navy, including the commissioning of new vessels and strategic defense announcements. Manish Kumar Pathak's consistent focus on crime, fraud, and the workings of the Mumbai police system establishes him as a trusted and authoritative source for critical news in Western India. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Mumbaimumbai metro