Bhiwandi: In the Fatima Nagar area, a tenth-grade student demonstrated her wit and courage by adopting a unique strategy to avoid impending danger. The incident occurred when the student took an auto rickshaw to go to school. To reach quickly, she got into the auto, but the driver picked up a friend along the way.

Before reaching the school, the auto driver unexpectedly changed the route, which was concerning for the girl. When she asked the driver to stop the auto, he ignored her request and continued driving in another direction.

Sensing the danger, the student took out a compass from her school bag and attacked the driver. As the driver’s speed slowed down, she took a brave step and jumped out of the auto to escape.

The student’s bravery not only saved her from danger but also proved how important determination and intelligence can be in times of crisis. This incident has compelled everyone to think about safety. The police are investigating the matter and are searching for the driver.

In a shocking incident on Monday morning, a father-son duo in Nallasopara East allegedly assaulted two traffic policemen in broad daylight after being stopped for driving without a valid license. The entire incident, which took place around 10 am near Sitara Bakery in Nagindas Pada, was caught on mobile cameras by bystanders.

According to the police, the boy was stopped during a routine check for not carrying a valid driver’s license. When questioned by constables Hanumant Sangle and Sheshnarayan Aathre, he reportedly called his father to the scene. The situation escalated quickly, with both the father and son allegedly verbally abusing and physically assaulting the two officers with kicks and fists.

The attackers have been identified as Mangesh Narkar and Parth Narkar, both residents of Nallasopara. Eyewitness footage shows the duo manhandling the police personnel in full public view, drawing strong reactions on social media.

The Tulinj Police are currently investigating the case. An FIR is expected to be registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including assault on public servants and obstruction of duty. Officials confirmed that a legal process is underway and the footage is being reviewed as part of the probe.

Mumbai: Mumbai city and suburbs are witnessing incessant rainfall from Monday night and following the intensified downpour on Tuesday morning, the weather department has issued a Nowcast warning that for moderate to heavy spells of rain are very likely in the districts of Mumbai and Thane. “Possibility of thunder/lightning accompanied with gusty winds in some areas. Take precautions while moving out,” the warning added. 

The Nowcast warning was issued at 10.30 am and is valid for the next four hours. 

IMD has now upgraded Yellow alert to Orange alert (Heavy to Very heavy rainfall) for Mumbai.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had placed the entire Konkan region, including Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad and Ratnagiri under Yellow Alert for heavy rainfall in Monday and no alert was issued for Tuesday. However, the heavy downpour since morning has taken the office goers to surprise.

On Monday, the city area received 19 mm rainfall, the weather eastern suburbs recieved 35 mm and the western suburbs recieved 33 mm of rainfall. 

In the last 12 hours, the some of the areas which have recieved the highest rainfall included: Chembur (67 mm), BKC (68 mm), Santacruz (60 mm), Pali Hill (68 mm), Vile Parle (35 mm) among others.

In view of the heavy rain across Mumbai city and suburbs, citizens are requested to avoid visiting coastal and low-lying areas. Our officials and staff are alert and ready to assist Mumbaikars. Dial 100 / 112 / 103 in case of any emergency, said Mumbai Police