The family of Sangeeta Kharat, 45, a Worli resident who was crushed to death after a big tree fell on her at BDD chawl, received Rs 4 lakh from the government after Yuva Sena Chief Aaditya Thackeray declared the compensation. After mid-day highlighted the incident on May 19, Thackeray met the Kharat family and assured them of all possible help.

Kharat was a resident of Worli number 71 BDD Chawl and worked as a house help. She was living with her 17-year-old son Abhishek, while her other son stays in their native village with her husband. The Worli police have registered an accidental death report in the matter and are investigating the case.