Mumbai: A BEST bus conductor, Ashok Dagale was attacked by unidentified individuals while on duty on bus route number 7 at Dharavi’s Pila Bungalow stop on Thursday, September 19. The attackers assaulted him with the intent of robbery. He has since been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at Sion Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment for his injuries.

BEST Kamgar Sena Condemns Attack On Conductor

BEST Kamgar Sena President Suhas Samant is scheduled to visit Dagale at the hospital today. Expressing his outrage over the attack, Samant condemned the incident and criticised the government’s failure to maintain control over such criminal activities.

He voiced his frustration with the functioning of the state’s Home Department, stating that the government, including the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, is more focused on winning elections rather than addressing the concerns of Maharashtra’s citizens.

Accused Arrested Swiftly By Police

In response to the attack, the police have arrested the accused, Shahbaz Khan, and recovered a mobile phone and knife from him. This swift action by the authorities has provided some relief, but the incident has sparked broader concerns about the safety of public workers, especially those in critical roles like bus conductors.

The attack on Dagale has raised questions about the lack of security measures in place for bus staff, who are often exposed to such risks during their duties. The BEST Kamgar Sena, led by Samant, is pushing for more stringent protection for workers and increased accountability from the government. As Dagale continues to receive treatment, the union and the public at large await further action from the authorities to ensure such incidents do not recur in the future.

Mumbai: In another fatal accident on the Mumbai Pune Expressway, on Friday early morning three vehicles collided against each other, overturing a truck and mangling a car. As per reports, one passenger was killed on the spot and two others were severely injured.

The video of the horrifying accident has surfaced on the internet. The incident took place in Panvel.

In the accident, a truck, a tanker and a car smashed on one another. It is said that all the three vehicles were in high speed which lead the truck to overturn and crush the car.

The Panvel police, highway traffic police, ambulances and other concerned authorities reached the spot immediately. The injured are taken to a nearby hospital. As per initial information, the accident occurred on Pune lane of the expressway.

So far, the police have not informed the identification of the victims. The exact time of incident is not clear. Intestigations are underway.

Recent Accident

On July 16, a bus carrying 54 people collided with a tractor and plunged into a ditch on the Mumbai Pune Expressway. The mishap claimed five lives and left 46 injured.

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde later announced Rs 5 lakh compensation for the kin of the deceased and free treatment for the injured.

Mumbai : The Congress party staged protests across the state, taking to the streets against the reckless leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena, who issued death threats to Opposition leader MP Rahul Gandhi. During this protest, it was demanded that the BJP-Shiv Sena rein in those who threatened Rahul Gandhi and take strict action against them.

In Mira Bhayandar, protest was held under the leadership of in-charge Ramesh Chennithala and state president Nana Patole, Legislative Party Leader Balasaheb Thorat, Opposition Leader Vijay Wadettiwar, former Minister Satej Bunty Patil, Hussain Dalwai, MLA Bhai Jagtap, along with other leaders, office bearers, and hundreds of workers protested, condemning the Taliban-like attitude of the BJP. In Mumbai, a massive protest was held outside the residence of Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar in Colaba under the leadership of Mumbai Congress President MP Varsha Gaikwad. A demand was also made for the suspension of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad.

In Pune, a protest was organized in front of the District Collector’s office by the Pune City District Congress Committee. City President Arvind Shinde, MLA Ravindra Dhangekar, former Minister Balasaheb Shivarkar, state Vice President and former MLA Mohan Joshi, state General Secretary Abhay Chhajed, former Mayor Kamal Vyavhare, along with other office bearers and a large number of workers, were present.

In Nashik, under the leadership of District Congress President Shirish Kotwal, a protest was held at the Market Committee Gate, where the effigies of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, BJP leader Anil Bonde, and Tarvinder Singh Marwah were beaten with shoes to express strong condemnation. Market Committee Chairman Sanjay Jadhav, City President Nandkumar Kotwal, and several office bearers were present.

In Jalgaon, the District Congress Committee led a raasta roko protest at Akashwani Chowk under the leadership of City District President Shyam Tayde. Leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) also participated. During the protest, demands were made for the arrest of BJP leaders Tarvinder Marwah, Ravneet Bittu, Anil Bonde, and Shinde faction leader Sanjay Gaikwad. State Vice President Pratibha Shinde, former Jalgaon Mayor Jayshree Mahajan, and other workers were present.

In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, a roadblock protest was held in front of the District Collector’s office. City District Congress President Sheikh Yusuf, Seva Dal State President Vilas Autade, State General Secretary Jitendra Dehade, Jagannath Kale, Yogesh Masalge, Ibrahim Pathan, Kiran Patil Dongavkar, and Bhausaheb Jagtap, along with several office bearers, participated.

In Nagpur, former Union Minister Vilas Muttemwar, City President MLA Vikas Thakre, MLA Abhijeet Wanjari, along with hundreds of workers, protested, demanding action against the threat-issuing leaders. Under the leadership of Nashik City District Congress Committee President Adv. Akash Chhajed, the Nashik City District Congress Committee also protested, condemning the reckless leaders. The Kolhapur Congress Committee also protested, denouncing those who issued threats.