Mira Bhayandar, March 26: The Kashimira locality in Mira-Bhayandar was gripped by fear on Tuesday night following the brutal murder of a 40-year-old female housekeeper. The victim, identified as Suman Nawachi, was repeatedly stabbed with a sharp-edged weapon inside a flat within a prominent residential complex.

Suman Nawachi worked as a housekeeper for several families in the Chandesh Accord residential complex. The attack took place in a flat located in Building Number 27.

According to police reports, the assailant launched a violent attack, stabbing Suman twice in the abdomen, once in the chest, and once across the neck.

Despite being rushed immediately to Gurukrupa Hospital, doctors declared her dead on arrival due to the severity of her injuries.

Upon receiving the alert, Kashimira Police arrived at the scene along with a forensic team to secure the area and collect evidence. Police have seized the weapon used in the crime from the spot.

Investigating officers are currently scanning footage from all CCTV cameras in and around the complex to identify the suspect. Police are recording statements from neighbours and residents to determine if anyone witnessed the entry or exit of the attacker.

The cold-blooded nature of the crime has sent shockwaves through the Kashimira neighbourhood. Local authorities have increased patrolling in the area to reassure panicked residents.

“We are conducting the investigation with the utmost seriousness. Our primary goal is to uncover the motive behind this heinous act and apprehend the perpetrator at the earliest,” stated a senior police official.

While the motive remains unclear, forensic experts are analysing every aspect of the crime scene to provide leads.

Mumbai: A 28-year-old woman lost her life after being hit by a speeding tanker at Sindhuwadi Junction on M.G. Road in Ghatkopar East on Wednesday evening.

The deceased, identified as Yamini Suvare, a resident of Pant Nagar in Ghatkopar East, was crossing the road around 7:15 pm on March 25 when the accident occurred. According to police, the traffic signal had just turned green when the tanker driver allegedly accelerated without ensuring the road was clear.

The tanker, driven in a rash and negligent manner, struck Suvare while she was on foot, leading to severe injuries. She was immediately rushed to Rajawadi Hospital for treatment; however, doctors declared her dead on arrival.

Police have registered a case and taken the accused driver into custody. An offence has been filed under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Motor Vehicles Act. Further investigation into the incident is currently underway, officials said.

Thane: A shocking incident of violent assault has come to light from Thane’s Naupada area, where a man was allegedly attacked with a chopper after refusing to pay ‘vargani’ (a form of voluntary donation), sparking concern among local residents.

The attack reportedly took place near St. Anthony’s School in Naupada. A CCTV video of the incident, which has surfaced on social media, shows the accused entering a clothes shop and launching a brutal assault on the victim using a chopper.

In the video shared by the Instagram handle, the attacker can be seen striking the man, leaving him seriously injured. The motive, as mentioned in the caption accompanying the video, suggests that the assault was triggered after the victim refused to pay vargani.

Following the incident, the injured man was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. His current condition has not been officially disclosed.

The Naupada Police have registered a case against the accused and are currently investigating the matter. Authorities have obtained the CCTV footage and are using it as key evidence to identify and track down the perpetrator. Police officials stated that further details will emerge as the investigation progresses.

The incident has triggered unease among residents in Thane, raising concerns over instances of alleged forced collections in the name of donations. Locals have expressed worry about safety, especially in commercial areas, and have called for stricter action against such acts of violence.

As investigations continue, authorities are expected to intensify efforts to ensure accountability and maintain public order in the area.

Incidents like this have raised growing concerns over the misuse of ‘vargani’ collections, which are often meant to be voluntary but are at times allegedly enforced through intimidation. Residents say such acts not only threaten public safety but also erode trust within communities, prompting calls for stricter monitoring and action against coercive practices.