Maharashtra
Mumbai: Activist highlights need for 125 night shelters for homeless as ordered by SC

Noted Right to Information (RTI) activist Mr Anil Galgali has accused the Mumbai police of violating the Supreme Court’s order not to inhumanely dislocate homeless persons sleeping on pavements in winter. He has also alleged that despite the apex court’s order to build 125 night shelters in Mumbai for the homeless, the Maharashtra government has not built any.
Mr Galgali has written to Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is in charge of the Home portfolio, and Police Commissioner Mr Vivek Phansalkar to take action against the senior police officials responsible for the failure to implement the SC’s directives.
Spokesperson for the city police and Deputy Commissioner Prashant Kadam declined to comment. Mr Galgali said the SC had, in response to a PIL filed by the People’s Union for Civil Liberties, ordered chief secretaries of all state governments to implement measures to help the homeless urban poor. The Maharashtra government vide its GR dated December 24, 2021 had directed all district administrations to take appropriate steps in this regard. But these directives are being violated with impunity in Mumbai, he alleged.
Mr Galgali alleged that in the past five days over 50,000 homeless have been subjected to severe treatment by the police despite the chilly weather. The homeless sleep on pavements, below flyovers, foot over bridges etc because they have no place to take shelter. Especially in south Mumbai a large number of people can be seen sleeping in the open, they have been subjected to severe treatment by the Mumbai Police.
The homeless in Mumbai are usually found on streets, sidewalks, train stations, under the flyovers, and outdoor spaces in areas like Charni Road, S.K. Patil Udyan, Opera House, Azad Maidan, Lokmanya Tilak Marg, VP Road, Dawa Bazar etc, Mr Galgali observed.
He said, “The police arrive at night in their vans, wake up the sleeping homeless and ask them to vacate the pavements. Those who resist are beaten with sticks and their belongings like clothes, grains, and school books are seized. The police also crush the temporary shelters the pavement dwellers build with cardboard or plastic to keep the cold away.
Mr Galgali said, “I met the police commissioner and requested him to stop taking action against the homeless; but my pleas have fallen on deaf ears. He said pavement dwellers pose a nuisance to pedestrians. They also dirty the surroundings since they cook and eat in the open.”
Maharashtra
Local Police Arrest Suspect in Mira Road House Looting Incident

Mumbai: In an unusual turn of events, Mira Road police have successfully apprehended a suspect believed to be involved in a recent house looting incident that had left local residents unsettled. The arrest, which was made early Friday morning, follows an intensive investigation launched after the break-in was reported to authorities.
According to the police report, the incident occurred earlier this week when the occupant of the residential property returned home to find it ransacked. Valuables, including jewelry and electronic devices, were reported missing. The meticulous efforts by the investigating officers, including gathering CCTV footage and conducting neighborhood inquiries, played a crucial role in identifying and locating the suspect.
The accused, whose identity has been withheld pending further investigation, was apprehended after a brief chase and later confessed to the crime during police interrogation. Authorities recovered a significant portion of the stolen items from the suspect’s possession.
Residents of Mira Road have expressed relief following the arrest, praising the police force for their rapid response and dedication to maintaining community safety. “We feel more secure knowing that the police are actively working to protect us,” said one local resident.
This incident has prompted the police to urge residents to enhance home security measures and report any suspicious activities immediately. The authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and order in the area.
The suspect is currently in custody and will be presented in court later this week, as the police continue their investigation to determine if he is connected to any other recent burglaries in the vicinity.
Maharashtra
Former SIMI Office-Bearer & Key Accused In Delhi-Padgha ISIS Terror Module Case, Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan, Dies Following Brain Stroke

Mumbai: Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan (63), a former office-bearer of the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and a key accused in the Delhi-Padgha ISIS terror module case, died after suffering a brain stroke. He was undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital and died about an hour before official sources confirmed the development.
Nachan was under investigation for his alleged involvement in aiding ISIS-linked operatives and was facing serious charges under anti-terror laws.
Nachan who was under judicial custody in Tihar Jail, was admitted to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital on Monday after suffering a stroke.
Due to the severity of his condition, he was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on Wednesday morning for advanced medical care. According to National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources, Nachan was under close observation in the ICU prior to his death.
Maharashtra
59-Year-Old Laundryman Dies After Drinking Stain Remover Mistaken For Cough Syrup In Lower Parel

Mumbai: A 59-year-old laundryman from Lower Parel died after accidentally consuming a chemical used for removing stains from clothes, mistaking it for cough syrup. The incident occurred near Deepak Cinema in Jia Masoom Chawl, where the deceased, Sambhajit Rajai Dhobi, ran a small ironing shop. The NM Joshi Marg Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) in the case.
Speaking to the media report, Senior Inspector Arvind Chandanshive of NM Joshi Marg Police Station said the incident occurred on the night of June 25 around 11:00 pm, when Sambhaji mistakenly consumed the stain remover chemical that had been stored in a cough syrup bottle. The next morning, between 7 and 8 am, he began vomiting blood and was rushed to KEM Hospital for treatment. However, despite efforts, he was declared dead by doctors at 3:20 pm on June 26.
Police said Sambhaji, who also worked as a clothes washer, had kept the chemical used for stain removal in a bottle typically used for cough syrup, which led to the fatal confusion.
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