No cat drowned in Mantralaya tank, says PWD

Mumbai: The instruct public works division on Tuesday debunked a rumour circulating on social media that a cat fell into and died in a ingesting water tank at Mantralaya. “All water tanks on the terrace of the main and extended buildings were inspected over the last few days.

The tanks, which are 10-12ft tall, are secured with heavy iron lids and remain closed at all times,” it acknowledged. It acknowledged access to the terrace is proscribed and the entry door stays locked, making it unimaginable for any animal to enter or fall into the tanks. The Mantralaya premises, including the water tanks, had been cleaned and inspected over the weekend, it acknowledged. “No cat has fallen into or died… The viral message is completely false,” it clarified. PTI