Mumbai: The repair work of BMC’s 1200 mm diameter water pipeline near the drain in Kurla Sakinaka 90 feet Tilak Nagar, Mumbai was successfully completed this morning, after which water supply has now been restored in the affected areas of Kurla. The water pipe, which is about 5 meters deep from the road surface, was completely opened and its damaged part was replaced. This pipeline was affected during excavation and after the pipeline burst, the residents of Kurla have been worried about water for two days and the water supply was completely stopped here, but now it has been restored again. Technical difficulties also arose during the excavation because on one side there was a 300 mm diameter gas pipeline of Mahanagar Gas Limited MGL and on the other side the foundation of a bridge was laid, still the engineers and staff carried out the work with utmost care and planning. Ward No. Water supply has been restored in the affected areas of 156,158,161,162,163,171,168,167,166,165,164. Water will be supplied as usual tonight, this information was given by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation today. According to BMC, there is a possibility of delay in water supply and low pressure at night, therefore, caution is required while supplying water to citizens.

Mumbai: In a major drive to tighten control over firearms and ensure stricter regulation, the Mumbai police have revoked 524 gun licences and issued only 87 new ones over the past two-and-a-half years following a comprehensive review of existing permit holders.

According to the police data, the crackdown intensified in 2024 when 255 licences were cancelled followed by the revocation of 242 permits in 2025. This year, 27 licences have been scrapped till March 31. In contrast, the number of new licences granted has remained relatively low. Mumbai police issued 17 new gun licences in 2024, 66 in 2025 and four till March 31 this year.

The police received 122 applications for new permits in 2024; just 30 of them were approved. In 2025, seven out of 117 applications were passed. This year, up to March 31, the police received 44 applications; of which three have been approved.

Nearly 11,500 firearm licences have been issued in the past. However, a series of incidents prompted authorities to undertake a detailed review of firearm ownership. The move gained urgency following the murder of former corporator Abhishek Ghosalkar in February 2024. The accused, Mauris Noronha, had allegedly used a licensed pistol belonging to his security guard. Another high-profile case occurred in October 2024 when actor-politician Govinda sustained a serious leg injury after his licensed revolver “accidentally discharged”.

Police said licences were revoked for several reasons, including failure to provide adequate justification for possessing a firearm, nonrenewal of licences, criminal antecedents and instances of misuse. “The objective is to ensure that firearms remain only in the hands of individuals with legitimate security requirements,” a senior police officer said.

The officer added that while gun licences are primarily granted for personal protection, many applicants fail to meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. “We have observed a worrying trend of people applying for firearm licences without valid grounds. The scrutiny process has therefore been strengthened to prevent unnecessary proliferation of weapons,” the officer said.

Mumbai: A BEST bus allegedly went out of control and crashed into multiple vehicles near Dadar’s Plaza Cinema on Monday, leading to traffic congestion in the area. At least one person has been killed in the crash while three others have sustained serious injuries.

According to the information received, the bus allegedly went out of control near Plaza Cinema and collided with an Activa two-wheeler, 1 Electric bike, 1 Taxi, Baleno and & 1 Electric car before crashing. Visuals shared on social media showed a taxi overturned and a damaged motorcycle lying on the road, indicating the strong impact of the crash. The BEST bus reportedly hit barricades placed at a construction site along the roadside and crashed into an excavation truck, which passed through the front glass of the bus.

According to the information by Assistant Medical Officer (AMO) Dr Randhir from Sion Hospital, a total of four injured persons were brought to the hospital. An unidentified male, aged around 22 to 25 years, was declared brought dead. Another injured person, identified as Rishabh Gupta (approx. 25–30 years), sustained a head injury and is in critical condition. Satish Waghambare (48), a BEST inspector, suffered injuries to the chest and hip, while Mahesh Doiphode (50) sustained injuries in the left shoulder and blunt trauma.

The visuals also showed Mumbai Traffic Police and Police present at the site to manage the situation. The Mumbai Traffic Police also shared an update on social media and stated that the “traffic movement is currently slowed near Kotwal Garden.”

The bus driver has been taken into custody and an investigation into the crash is underway.

Meanwhile, in another recent Bus accident cases, a 50-year-old man died after a BEST bus allegedly rammed into his parked car at Pushpa Park on Mumbai’s Western Express Highway in Malad East. A major traffic disruption was reported after the crash during peak commuting hours.

Last week, a nine-year-old boy was killed in a road accident in Malad East after a BEST bus allegedly hit the bicycle he was riding on. The deceased, Rupesh Dhotre, was travelling as a pillion rider on a bicycle being ridden by his 14-year-old cousin.

Last month, a BEST bus conductor was killed in a chain collision involving four buses near Amboli Naka in Andheri West. The accident took place on SV Road, between Amboli Naka and the Rajkumar bus stop, after a fallen tree caused heavy traffic congestion in the area. During the impact, the conductor got trapped between two of the vehicles while walking behind the parked buses. He sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Cooper Hospital, however, doctors declared him dead on arrival.