Mumbai: Police Sub-Inspector Seriously Injured In Hit-and-Run Incident During Roadblock In Kanjurmarg

Kanjurmarg, 19th August 2023: In a tragic incident that unfolded yesterday at a roadblock near Kanjurmarg’s Huma Mall, a police sub-inspector was struck down and gravely injured by a person. The injured officer, identified as Virendra Khawle, was admitted to the hospital after the incident.

The unfortunate event occurred when Sub-Inspector Khawle, who is working at the Parksite Police Station, was stationed at the blockade site near Huma Mall in Kanjurmarg. At that time, they signalled a white car coming towards them to halt. Instead of complying, the driver of the vehicle increased the speed and ran over a car on Khawle before fleeing towards Gandhi Junction. During the incident, Khawale was seriously injured and rushed to Forties Hospital for immediate medical treatment.

Immediately after the incident, the police control room was alerted to apprehend the driver responsible for the incident. A traffic marshal joined the pursuit, chasing a two-wheeler. The accused, alerted by the police’s chase, took the car from Gandhi Nagar to Bhandup via Bindu Madhav Chowk, Kanjurmarg East, and Nahoor East before being ensnared by the Bhandup Police at Ekta Chowk.

The driver, later identified as Vishal Ghorpade, aged 34, was eventually taken into custody and subsequently handed over to the Parksite Police for further investigation. The initial findings indicate that Ghorpade deliberately accelerated his vehicle at a high speed, running over Sub-Inspector Khawle. A case has been registered against an accused on the charges of attempted murder and causing harm to a government official. Parksite Police are now investing further in the incident.

Mumbai: Police Orders Ban On Using Drones In Some Parts Of Mumbai On The Backdrop Of PM Modi’s Upcoming Mumbai Visit

Mumbai, 19th August 2023: On the backdrop of PM Narendra Modi’s Mumbai visit, police authorities issued an order banning drones in the Bandra Kurla Complex, Andheri, and Jogeshwari areas. The order regarding the drone ban was issued by Deputy Commissioner of Mumbai Police Vishal Thakur on Monday.

The order will be in force from the night of August 18 to the night of September 16. In the order, the police clarified that the decision has been taken on the pretext of the potential threat of some miscreants using drones to carry out destructive activities or disrupt law and order in the city.

According to an order issued by the Mumbai Police, drones, remote-controlled micro-light aircraft, para-gliders, para-motors, hand gliders, hot air balloons, etc. will be banned in Mumbai Police limits from August 18 to September 16.

However, the drones used for aerial surveillance by the Mumbai Police have been excluded in this order. The police have been strictly warned to take appropriate measures against the person who violates the orders. The order stated that action will be taken against the citizens who violate this order under Section 188 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Navi Mumbai: Harbour Railway Announced Fourty-Five Days Of Mega Block For Proposed Dedicated Freight Corridor Construction

Panvel, 18th August 2023: The Harbour Railway has announced a 45-day mega block to facilitate the installation of two new tracks for a dedicated freight corridor at Panvel station on the Harbour line. The ambitious project is being headed by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation Limited, which aims to establish a rail line connecting Dadri in Greater Noida to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) in Mumbai.

Commencing at midnight every day for a period of four hours, the mega block will be in effect for approximately 45 days. As a result, some local trains departing late on the Harbour route will temporarily run until Vashi station until the completion of the project.

Key modifications are set to take place on the Panvel EMU suburban stabling lines as part of this project. During the night block, which starts from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) at 12 p.m., the last Panvel-bound local trains scheduled to depart at 28 minutes past midnight and 12.40 a.m. will halt at Vashi station.

As a consequence of it, services spanning Sanpada, Juinagar, Nerul, Seawood Darave, Belapur, Kharghar, Mansarovar, Khandeshwar, and Panvel stations will be temporarily unavailable. Furthermore, the Panvel-CSMT local train that usually departs at 4.03 a.m. will now commence its journey from Vashi station at 4.33 a.m. on the up route. Similarly, the Panvel-CSMT local train departing at 4.27 a.m. will originate from Vashi station at 4.57 a.m.

The adjustments extend to the late-night schedule as well. The final CSMT-Panvel local, previously departing at 12.13 midnight, will now set off at 1 a.m. and reach Panvel at 1.33 a.m. Conversely, the first Panvel-CSMT local, departing at 4 a.m., is rescheduled to leave at 4.49 a.m. and arrive at CSMT at 6.08 a.m.

Mumbai: Five Persons Affected And One Dead In Food Poisoned Case In Chawl Of Andheri MIDC

Jogeshwari, 18th August 2023: Five individuals residing in a chawl near Jijamata Road of Andheri MIDC were affected by food poisoning, and one person has unfortunately died. The incident occurred on the night of August 15, and the victims were rushed to the Balasaheb Thackeray Trauma Care Centre in Jogeshwari for immediate medical attention.

Among the five victims, Ram Yadav, who had recently arrived in Mumbai in pursuit of job opportunities, tragically lost his life before reaching the hospital. The four surviving victims were identified as Shravan Yadav (32) and Deepak Yadav (18), who have shown signs of recovery, and Krishna Yadav and Govind Yadav, who are currently in critical condition.

All these five people are residents of Soharba village in the Darbhanga district of Bihar and are currently residing in a chawl at Andheri. According to the information, the group, consisting of five people, had prepared a meal consisting of dal, rice, and chokha at their residence on the evening of August 15. However, after having dinner, none of them woke up the following morning.

When neighbours found out about the situation, they quickly admitted the people to the nearby Balasaheb Thackeray Trauma Care Centre in Jogeshwari. Dr. Rajesh Sukhadeve, Medical Superintendent of the hospital, indicated that the victims’ symptoms pointed towards poisoning, with contaminated food and alcoholic beverages suspected as the possible sources. A subsequent police investigation revealed the presence of toxic substances in the form of cold drink cocktails.

However, the exact cause of the poisoning has remained elusive. Speculations have arisen, ranging from the ingestion of raw alcohol to potential exposure to household chemicals such as phenyl, mosquito or cockroach spray, or even rat poison. To ascertain the precise cause of death and illness, the authorities have dispatched samples of stomach contents and blood to the Kalina Forensic Lab for further examination.

A senior medical professional emphasised that only after the forensic lab’s comprehensive report is received will the t

rue cause of the victims’ conditions become known.