Mumbai: Five days after the Sandhurst Road railway accident, the Government Railway Police (GRP) has yet to register an FIR in the case. Officials said that statements of witnesses and injured passengers are being recorded. However, sources revealed that no statements from railway employees have been taken so far.

As earlier reported by The Free Press Journal, the GRP has adopted a “wait and watch” approach in the investigation, saying further action will be taken after reviewing all evidence and testimonies

The accident occurred on November 6 at Sandhurst Road railway station, in which two commuters died and three others sustained injuries. The incident led to an agitation by railway employees protesting against the GRP’s decision to lodge an FIR against two Central Railway engineers in connection with the June 9 Mumbra mishap that claimed five lives.

Union members from the Central Railway Mazdoor Sangh staged a demonstration at CSMT, allegedly blocking the motormen’s lobby, which resulted in train services being stalled.

Police sources said that walking on railway tracks is an offence under the Indian Railways Act; hence, the GRP is proceeding with caution in its investigation and is also seeking legal opinion on whether charges of negligence or culpable homicide not amounting to murder may apply.

A relative of one of the injured commuters said, “The police recorded my and my brother’s statements.” He further added that due to the strike, local trains were halted for a long time, compelling passengers to get off the train. “No one was willing to walk on the tracks, but the situation forced commuters to do so,” he said.

Meanwhile, injured passenger Hafiza Chougle is now out of danger and has started responding to treatment. Her ventilator has also been removed, confirmed her son Saif.

In the accident, Haley Momaiya (19), a resident of Matunga, and Surykant Naik (68), a resident of Nagpur, lost their lives. The injured include Hafiza Chougle (60), her son Kaif (22), both residents of Mumbra, and Haley’s aunt, Khushbu Momaiya.

Mumbai: Following the recent bomb blast in Delhi, the Mumbai Police have gone on high alert, intensifying security measures across the city. Law enforcement and intelligence agencies have been directed to remain vigilant, and surveillance has been stepped up at key locations.

According to senior police sources, additional security personnel have been deployed at crowded areas such as railway stations, malls, markets, religious sites, and public parking lots. Every vehicle and individual entering or exiting these areas is being closely monitored.

Police teams have begun a citywide inspection of all public parking lots to check for suspicious vehicles or objects. A list of abandoned vehicles has also been compiled, and verification work is underway.

Sources said the Mumbai Police are also leveraging advanced technology to strengthen security. Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled cameras installed across the city are being used to enhance surveillance and quickly identify suspicious activity or individuals.

Security has been particularly tightened at sensitive locations such as Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and major railway stations. Additionally, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS) have been put on high alert, with 24-hour patrolling and checking intensified across the city.

Palghar, Maharashtra: The Crime Branch Unit 2 of the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar Police arrested six men for allegedly stealing steel from trailers belonging to a construction firm and attempting to transport it illegally. Acting on a tip-off, police raided an open ground near Agarwal Nagar in Vasai East, where the suspects were caught transferring stolen steel rods from two trailers into a tempo.

Investigations revealed that the steel had been loaded at Regency Private Limited in Wada and was being taken to Hitesh Steel Syndicate Private Limited in Nalasopara. Police seized about 1,200 kilograms of steel rods, two trailers valued at ₹30 lakh, the tempo used in the theft worth ₹10 lakh, four mobile phones, and cash. The total value of the seized property amounts to ₹40.9 lakh.

Those arrested were identified as Achhelal Jagmohan Maurya, 55, a steel trader from Nalasopara East; Rakesh Ramjit Upadhyay, 34, a driver from Shriramnagar, Nalasopara East; Dindayal Lalbahadur Pandey, 39, a helper from Ambadi Naka in Bhiwandi; Yanur Afsarali Shaikh, 21, a driver from MHADA Colony in Antop Hill, Mumbai; Shubham Rajesh Singh from Neptune Swaraj Apartment in Ambivali, Thane; and Javed Sahid Shaikh, 26, a driver from Naleshwar Nagar, Virar East.

A case has been registered at Achole Police Station for offences under the Indian Penal Code related to theft and criminal conspiracy. 3

The operation was conducted under the supervision of Police Commissioner Niket Kaushik, Additional Commissioner Dattatray Shinde, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sandip Doiphode, and Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime) Madan Ballal.

The team from Crime Branch Unit 2, Vasai, led by Police Inspector Aviraj Kurade and Assistant Police Inspectors Sopan Patil and Santosh Ghadge, executed the operation with the support of constables Sanjay Navale, Mukesh Pawar, Ravindra Pawar, Chandan More, Prafull Patil, Sachin Patil, Jagdish Gowari, Rahul Karpe, Dada Adke, Dildar Shaikh, and Anil Sable.

Police officials said the arrests have helped dismantle a racket involved in stealing and reselling high-value construction materials across the region.