Mumbai: The Mumbai Police on Friday clarified that no FIR has been registered against a woman who confronted Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan during a traffic jam in Worli earlier this week.

“It is being clarified that there is no FIR registered against the woman who criticised traffic congestion and shouted at agitators during the Morcha on 21 April 2026 near Jambhori Maidan in Worli,” DCP Krishnakant Upadhyay confirmed on the matter.

The police force also took to X and responded to several posts claiming an FIR has been filed against the woman. Several users shared a video posted on X by FPJ, claiming an FIR was filed against the woman. However, the video clearly shows Zen Sadavarte showing only a copy of her complaint and not an actual FIR. Authorities urged citizens to verify facts before sharing such claims.

The complaint was lodged on Thursday by Zen Sadavarte, daughter of advocate Gunratna Sadavarte, at the Worli police station. She alleged that the woman used abusive language against police personnel and behaved disrespectfully towards public representatives. Sadavarte also demanded strict action and urged the police to register an FIR at the earliest.

The controversy erupted from an incident on April 21 near Jambhori Maidan in Worli, where a BJP-led protest march caused heavy traffic congestion across the area. The rally was organised over the Women’s Reservation Bill and saw a significant turnout, leading to long delays for commuters.

In a video that has since gone viral, the woman is seen confronting Minister Mahajan, questioning the decision to hold the protest on busy roads. The footage also shows the woman raising her voice and arguing with police personnel who attempted to move her away from the site.

She can also be seen throwing a water bottle at the rally. Later, she can be heard asking authorities to shift the demonstration to an open ground instead of disrupting traffic, saying hundreds of commuters were stuck due to the agitation.

The incident has sparked debate on social media, with opinions divided over the woman’s actions, some backing her frustration over public inconvenience, while others criticising her conduct and language. Police have reiterated that, as of now, only a complaint has been received and no FIR has been registered in the matter.

Virar: The Bolinj Police have arrested a man and his second wife for the brutal murder of his first wife following a suspicion of infidelity. The accused, who had fled with two children after the crime, were apprehended in the Chikhale area of Panvel after a successful police trap.

The primary accused, identified as Munna Brahmadev Yadav (28), a native of Bihar, was working as a laborer at ‘M Tower’ in the Global City area of Virar West. He resided there with his first wife, Aarti (alias Sapnakumari, 19), his second wife, Mira, and two small children.

According to police reports, a heated argument broke out between the trio. Munna and Mira allegedly conspired to assault Aarti. During the struggle, Aarti’s head was violently slammed against a wall, resulting in severe injuries. She died on the spot. Following the murder, both Munna and Mira fled the scene with the children.

A murder case was registered at the Bolinj Police Station. Under the guidance of Senior Police Inspector Prakash Kavle, special teams were formed to track the fugitives.

Police initially suspected the couple had fled to their hometown in Bihar. A team was dispatched to investigate, but the trail went cold.

Through technical analysis and information from confidential informants, the police discovered that the suspects were hiding at a construction site in Wadhwa Wise City, Panvel.

Acting swiftly, the Bolinj Police team reached Panvel and arrested both Munna Yadav and Mira.

Initially, the accused attempted to frame the death as an accident, claiming Aarti had died after falling from the building. However, under intense interrogation, the duo confessed to the crime. They admitted that they killed Aarti in a fit of rage, suspecting her of having an extramarital affair.

The successful operation was carried out by a dedicated team including Senior PI: Prakash Kavle, Sub-Inspectors: Kiran Vanjari, Vishnu Waghmode, Officers: Janardan Mate, Sandeep Mokal, Kailash Narsale, Kishore Dhanu, Vilas Pawar, Purkar, Sargar, Sandeep Shelke, Sanjay Bhoir, Namdeo Dhone, and Sohail Shaikh.

Mumbai: Azad Maidan Police have arrested a 39-year-old accused within 24 hours for allegedly robbing an Uber driver at knifepoint in broad daylight near Crawford Market in South Mumbai.

The accused has been identified as Sahil Asgar Patel (39), a clothes hawker residing at Tripti Apartment, Room No. 01, Ansari Chowk, Kalyan (West), Thane. He reportedly sells garments outside Kalyan railway station.

According to police, on April 16 at around 3:45 pm, Patel had come to purchase clothes at Crawford Market. He booked an Uber cab from outside CSMT railway station and reached the market.

After asking the driver to wait for about 15 minutes, he returned to the vehicle and allegedly threatened the driver, Ankit Fofalia (33), with a knife placed on his neck.

Under threat, the accused forced the driver to hand over Rs 18,000 in cash, a gold ring weighing around 5 grams, and also coerced him into transferring Rs 4,000 online via PhonePe.

The accused then fled the spot. A frightened driver later approached Azad Maidan Police Station and lodged a complaint, following which a case was registered under Section 309(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Police have recovered property, including Rs 2,400 cash, one used Redmi mobile phone worth approximately Rs 15,000, one used goggle worth Rs 100, and clothes worn during the crime (shirt and jeans).

Acting swiftly, under the guidance of senior officers including DCP Zone 1 Dr Pravin Mundhe, ACP Tanveer Sheikh, Senior PI Shrikant Adate, and PI Crime Amrit Pawar, a detection team led by API Liladhar Patil and API Rohit Kalubarme examined CCTV footage from the area.

The footage helped identify the suspect, who was later traced to Kalyan. A police team rushed to Ansari Chowk, Kalyan (West), and apprehended him. During a search conducted in the presence of panch witnesses, police recovered part of the stolen cash and other incriminating material. The knife used in the crime was also seized.

The accused has multiple prior cases registered against him, including cheating, theft, assault, and other offences across police stations in Karad, Palghar, and Kalyan. Further probe is underway to recover the remaining stolen property and ascertain if the accused is involved in similar offences.