MIDC Police Station Anti-Narcotics Squad PI Kholam and his team were patrolling the night of August 22 to take action against people using, buying and selling drugs within their limits.

On the 23rd, at around 12:10 am, the police saw a person moving around suspiciously in front of the gate of Hemant Karkare Garden, near Sahakari Bhandar, Poonam Nagar, Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai. PI Kholam found the person’s movements suspicious and the police team tried to stop him. On seeing the police, the said person tried to run away from there, however, with the help of the police team, he was arrested on the spot. During interrogation, the person initially gave evasive answers. Later, after taking him into confidence and conducting further detailed interrogation, a dark colored powder, which was said to be Heroin, was recovered from his possession.

The police searched the said person in compliance with all the legal requirements of the NDPS Act, 1985. Heroin weighing 302 grams, worth approximately ₹3,50,00,000 (Rupees 3 crore 50 lakhs), was recovered from his possession.

In this case, a case has been registered under Section 8(c) read with Section 21(c) of the NDPS Act under Case No. 943/2026 on the basis of a complaint received at MIDC Police Station, Mumbai. During the investigation, it was also revealed that the said drugs were being supplied in the area of ​​MIDC Police Station. Further investigation of the case is underway.

Thus, PI Kholam, Officer of the Anti-Narcotics Team of MIDC Police Station and his team carried out a remarkable operation of timely arresting the accused drug dealer Tauseef Liaquat Qazi (29) and seizing 302 grams of heroin, worth ₹3.50 crores, from his possession. The successful operation was carried out under the guidance of senior police officers, including Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti, Joint Police Commissioner Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma, Additional Police Commissioner Dr. Abhinav Deshmukh, Deputy Police Commissioner Datta Nalawade and Assistant Police Commissioner Yogesh Shinde. The operation was directly supervised by Senior Police Inspector Ghanshyam Nair and Police Inspector (Crime) Sunil Karande.

Tension prevailed in the Mazgaon area of ​​Mumbai when an incident of eggs being thrown at the Ganpati procession from a high-rise tower took place, after which the situation became tense and the police brought the situation under control and restarted the Ganpati procession. According to the details, the Ganpati procession was passing through the Mazgaon area when some unknown mischievous anti-social elements tried to desecrate the Ganpati idol by throwing eggs, after which Hindu organizations blocked the road and started a full-scale protest. DCP Jayant Meena reached the spot and tried to control the situation, but at the same time he was also surrounded by the crowd, but despite this, the DCP acted courageously and controlled the situation and established peace. But now the same DCP Jayant Meena has come on the hit list of Hindu organizations. He is being targeted on the social media accounts of Hindu organizations. This makes it clear that this raises the question that Hindu organizations do not have faith in the administration and the police. In the case of desecration of the idol of Ganpati, the police have registered a case under sections 299, 196 of the Bharatiya Naya Sanhita BNS. The accused has been identified. The police have identified him from the CCTV footage. At present, tension persists but peace is prevailing. The police have made strict security arrangements at the places. After this incident, a conspiracy to incite communal violence has also started in Mumbai city by the sectarians and after throwing eggs at the procession, Hindu extremist organizations are also criticizing the role of the DCP. DCP Jayant Meena has come under the target of Hindu extremist organizations, right wing. At present, the DCP said that the situation is peaceful and the police is taking necessary action in this matter. The police are also investigating whether more people are involved in this matter and what is the conspiracy behind it. This is the second incident of throwing eggs at Ganpati. Earlier, an egg was thrown at the idol of Ganpati in Kamatipura. Such an incident The police are also investigating why this is happening, but after this incident, it has become clear once again that Hindu extremist organizations do not trust the police action, which is why they are confronting the DCP. The police have not made any arrests in this matter so far, while the search for the accused is ongoing.

Mumbai, Aug 24: Heavy police security was deployed in Mumbai Mazgaon area after a clash broke out between two groups during a procession organised for bringing a Ganesh idol on Sunday night.

The situation became tense after Ganesh festival organisers alleged that eggs were hurled at their procession while the idol was being brought into the area, triggering an escalation between the groups.

Following the incident, police personnel were deployed in large numbers across Mazgaon to prevent any further escalation and ensure that the situation remained under control. Security was strengthened in the area as authorities worked to maintain law and order and prevent the clash from leading to further tension.

The incident occurred during a procession held in connection with Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The allegations of eggs being thrown at the procession led to anger among those participating in the event, following which the situation reportedly turned tense.

Reacting to the incident, Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane launched a sharp attack on those allegedly involved and questioned claims of communal harmony.

“In Mazgaon, during the rally that was being held on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, they have shown their true colours. This is why we call them ‘green snakes’; it was proved once again yesterday. Those who talk about Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb, brotherhood and communal harmony — where have they disappeared now? Where are they hiding? They should explain,” Rane said.

He further questioned whether Hindus should be able to celebrate their religious festivals without disruption, comparing the situation with celebrations during Eid.

“The same rules that are imposed during Eid, when all Eid celebrations are conducted peacefully — do Hindus in this Hindu nation not have the right to celebrate their festivals? Can anyone point to a single incident where Hindus caused any trouble during an Eid celebration?” he added.

BJP MLA Ram Kadam also condemned the alleged incident and said that throwing eggs at a religious procession would amount to an act by anti-social elements.

Speaking to media, Kadam said, “If someone is throwing eggs at a procession welcoming Lord Ganesha, it is naturally the act of anti-social elements. The police are investigating the building and its towers. Whoever is found responsible will not be spared.”

He also appealed to people to respect the religious beliefs and sentiments of others, adding, “We also want to warn that no individual has the right to hurt the faith and religious sentiments of any community.”

Shiv Sena spokesperson Shaina NC termed the incident unfortunate and said that the government would take the matter seriously.

Speaking to media, Shaina NC said, “It is very, very unfortunate… The government is going to take this very sternly, and any miscreants, irrespective of who they are or who they are propagated by, must be brought to task.”

She also reiterated the importance of maintaining communal harmony and peaceful coexistence, saying, “Having said that, we have always believed in unity and diversity.”

BJP national spokesperson R.P. Singh also expressed hope that the authorities would take stringent action against those responsible for the alleged disruption during the Ganesh procession.

Speaking to media, Singh said, “We are hopeful that the government will take strict action against the miscreants who did this.”

Police have increased their presence in the Mazgaon area following the clash and are taking steps to prevent any further disturbance.