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Mumbai News: Now, Drones To Rescue People From Drowning

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To rescue people from drowning, the BMC will soon deploy five remote-controlled drones on the six-km-long stretch of Juhu beach. With each drone costing around ₹6 lakh, they will be able to carry a maximum 100 kg weight at a time. The sheer capability would be helpful in lifting the victim drowning in the middle of the sea and reaching the individual could be a task, given that every moment counts in such a precarious situation. Recently, five people drowned in the sea at Juhu beach.

A trial run of drone deployment at the beach has been already done and a proposal would soon be sent to the BMC chief. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Vishwasrao Shankarwar said, “Juhu beach is six-km-long and monitoring the entire stretch is difficult.”

How the drone can save people

Sometimes, when the person drowning is inside the sea, it takes time to reach the distressed person. During the monsoon, it takes even longer to reach the victim. Therefore, the idea of using drones was in discussions from the last few years.

Recently, the company, which is making drones, conducted a trial run on the beach. We have decided to buy five drones in the initial stage. In the next few days, we will ask the Fire Brigade to move the proposal before the commissioner.”

Drone’s coverage radius of 2km

With a coverage radius of 2km, these drones can travel at a speed of 12-15 metres per second, said an official, adding that they will be equipped with rope-like extensions and the distressed person can catch hold of it and come to the seashore.

The trial runs were carried during the high and low tides and a distance of 60-70 metres could be covered within less than a minute. These drones can also operate on radio frequency when there is no internet connection. The feature will help authorities to operate drones during extreme weather conditions when signal is usually weak. 

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Mumbai Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar bridge should be opened for weighing vehicles: Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA has demanded in the assembly that a flyover bridge should be started for heavy vehicles to curb fatal accidents in Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar. Fatal accidents are happening every month in Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar. Earlier there were high tension wires on the bridge built on GM Link Road, then the bridge was closed due to heavy vehicles. Later the wires were also removed and the flyover department has also allowed heavy vehicles to pass, however, heavy vehicles are still not being allowed to move. Today in the House, a demand was made to start the movement of heavy vehicles on this bridge. Abu Asim Azmi said that recently a tragic accident took place here in which three people died.

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Wanted accused in Mumbai 1993 riots arrested after 32 years

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Mumbai: Police have claimed to have arrested one of the most wanted accused involved in the 1993 Mumbai riots. Mumbai’s Wadala police arrested a fugitive accused who was on the run for 32 years during an operation to search for wanted accused. 54-year-old Arif Ali Hashimullah Khan has been arrested from Antop Hill. The accused did not appear in court during the hearing. A warrant was also issued against him, after which the police arrested the accused and presented him in the court and the court ordered his remand. This operation was carried out by Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and Port Zone DCP Vijay Sagar.

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Sashil Kodiyeri apologizes after tension over Marathi-Hindi controversy

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Maharashtra: In the context of the Mumbai Marathi-Hindi controversy, Shishil Kodia has apologized for his controversial statement. He said that his tweet was misrepresented. I am not against Marathi. I have been living in Mumbai and Maharashtra for the last 30 years. I am a fan of Raj Thackeray. I constantly comment positively on Raj Thackeray’s tweets. I tweeted in my emotions and I made a mistake. This tense and tense atmosphere should end. We need a favorable environment to accept Marathi. So I request you to forgive me for this mistake for Marathi. Earlier, Shishil Kodia had made a controversial statement about Marathi and refused to speak Marathi, due to which MNS workers attacked and pelted stones at Shishil’s company WeWork. After which Shishil has now apologized to X

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