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Mumbai: BMC to popularise ‘Debris On Call’ scheme

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To raise awareness about its chargeable facility for disposing of debris, the BMC has now decided to publicise the initiative. The civic body has started distributing pamphlets about it and there are plans to reach outto housing societies, with details of the service.

The civic body swung into action mode after noticing that several unidentified trucks dumped debris on the road hence defacing the city. Despite several complaints, such incidents have not decreased. Hence, the BMC took the step to popularise its facility of calling the civic body for getting rubble lifted from the societies.

Sewage Waste Management (SWM) Deputy Commissioner Chanda Jadhav said, “We impose fines on trucks if they are found throwing debris on the street. Usually, these trucks throw debris where CCTVs aren’t installed. Kanjurmarg, Vikhroli and Ghatkopar are some of the areas where you can see debris thrown besides the road. We are thinking of installing more CCTVs in such areas.”

Talking about its plan of publicising the facility, she said, “Few years back, we tried to reach societies in Zone 3 which comprise Bandra, Khar, Mahim, Andheri and Vile Parle areas. We used to distribute pamphlets in societies. We had got good response from citizens hence we are restarting the initiative. Our ‘Debris on Call’ scheme is more reasonable than private contractors.”

As per the BMC’s data, around 800-1,200 metric tons of debris is being collected in Mumbai through various construction and repair work. The civic body spends several crores on clearing the debris dumped on the roads.

Still, it faces flak from citizens and corporators alike. Ex-corporator Rajul Patel said, “The SWM Department of the BMC does nothing. There is no control over administration.If you go to the ward office then you will come to know. It’s the responsibility of contractors to lift debris but the BMC officers don’t keep tabs on them. Even though it’s the duty of clean-up marshals to see who is throwing debris on the street, they were behind people to just collect money.”

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Local Police Arrest Suspect in Mira Road House Looting Incident

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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.

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Former SIMI Office-Bearer & Key Accused In Delhi-Padgha ISIS Terror Module Case, Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan, Dies Following Brain Stroke

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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.

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59-Year-Old Laundryman Dies After Drinking Stain Remover Mistaken For Cough Syrup In Lower Parel

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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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