Passengers were left stranded for the second day due to the BEST bus strike in Mumbai. Due to the public transport strike, private vehicles, autorickshaws and taxis have become silver. Complaints have also been received from passengers about double fare being charged. Meanwhile, the BEST administration has claimed in a press release that comprehensive measures are being taken by the administration to ensure passenger services. The administration is keeping an eye on the strike called by the BEST Kamgar Karti Samiti amidst the strike and has taken all necessary steps to ensure that passengers do not face any kind of inconvenience. On June 20, notices under MEMSA (Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act) were served to the employees participating in the strike, and notices under MEMSA have also been sent. Along with this, the porters have also been contacted. Considering the situation that has arisen, the Maharashtra State Road Transport has been directed to arrange 100 additional buses so that the passengers do not face any kind of trouble. Additionally,
63 examination centres of NEET exam will ensure best service to students so that they do not face any inconvenience.

60 additional buses have been arranged in Mumbai from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and orders have been given to depot managers in this regard.

The power supply department is not affected by the strike. The undertaking, and its essential power services are functioning smoothly. Providing uninterrupted, safe and reliable service to the passengers is the top priority, and all possible measures are being implemented accordingly. Mumbai is in a state of chaos due to the strike. There are no buses on the roads.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has conducted raids at a total of 15 places in Parbhani and has also started questioning suspected members of Islamic Youth Federation, Popular Front of India, ISIS. ATS has conducted this operation in a case of online extremism. After the raid in Parbhani, there has been a sensation and tension here. ATS conducted this operation early in the morning in which electronic gazettes and other documents have also been recovered from the possession of these suspects, which have been seized by ATS. Along with this, ATS has also conducted raids at the house of Honorable Bari Raeesuddin on charges of ISIS in 2016. About 14 youths have been taken into custody and their interrogation is also underway. ATS said that these youths were victims of online extremism. In such a situation, investigation is also underway on which sites these youths used to propagate extremism online. Operations were also carried out in Nanded and Chhatrapati Samhhani Nagar. Search operations were also conducted at 15 different places in Parbhani city, including Mumtaz Colony, Master Cafe, Iftikhar Colony, Saint Colony, Mustafa Bazaar, Azmat Khan Road to Saint Colony Road, Rajkot Sweet, Noble Handloom and Hosiery Shop, etc. A total of 14 people are still being arrested in this raid. The ATS has not arrested them yet. This raid operation is causing fear and panic in Muslim-majority areas of Parbhani, Nanded and other places. ATS sources have claimed in this matter that no innocent person will be harassed. The ATS is investigating in this regard. No one has been formally arrested.

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police Crime Branch has reportedly conducted a raid at the controversial Soortaal Dance Bar, located within the jurisdiction of Santacruz East and Vakola Police Station, and detained eight women who were allegedly found performing dance activities on the premises.

According to local residents, complaints regarding the bar’s alleged illegal operations had been raised on several occasions. Residents claimed that the establishment continued functioning until the early hours of the morning, allegedly operating beyond permitted timings. They further alleged that obscene dance performances were being conducted and that several incidents involving disputes and assaults between customers had taken place at the venue in the past.

Local residents had reportedly shared information about the bar’s activities with Mumbai Press, which subsequently brought the matter to the attention of senior officials of the Mumbai Police Crime Branch. Sources alleged that after regular business hours, customers were being allowed entry through a rear entrance and that gatherings continued on the upper floors of the premises until the morning.

Some residents have also alleged that despite repeated complaints, action against the establishment had not been taken earlier. However, following the Crime Branch operation, locals expressed relief and welcomed the police action.

Residents thanked Mumbai Press for highlighting the issue and said the raid had helped address a long-standing concern in the area. Police officials are expected to continue their investigation into the matter and examine whether any laws or licensing conditions were violated by the establishment.

Further details are awaited.