Maharashtra
Mumbai: Heavy Rainfall Reignites Pothole Menace; 5,814 Reported In July, Says Civic Data

Mumbai: The recent heavy rainfall that battered the city last week has reignited the menace of potholes in Mumbai. According to civic data, 5,814 potholes have been reported in the city from June 1 to July 16. In response, civic authorities are preparing to issue show cause notices to two sub-engineers in the western suburbs due to negligence in pothole filling. Officials have been instructed to rectify potholes within 48 hours of detection to prevent further inconvenience.
On July 8, the city was lashed by heavy downpour with several areas receiving over 300 mm of rain within six hours. Several areas experienced waterlogging, and it took some time for the water to recede. Due to which, the number of potholes have increased in the past week mainly in Andheri, Matunga, Goregaon, Malad areas. The potholes cause traffic jams and can damage vehicles and even cause accidents. So, the civic body had directed engineers in each of its 227 wards to visit the roads in their respective wards, identify and repair potholes immediately.
Last Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched and laid foundation stones for various projects at Goregaon’s NESCO Exhibition Centre. However, on the way to the ceremony, an additional municipal commissioner (projects) Abhijit Bangar observed a massive pothole in Jogeshwari and on the Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link road. Bangar stated, “The size of the pothole itself indicates negligence by the official. Similar large potholes were also noticed at a few other locations. The concerned official will be required to provide an explanation for their oversight in Jogeshwari junction. This notice serves as a warning to ensure they do not repeat such mistakes and prioritize their responsibilities.”
Meanwhile, around 5,643 potholes have been filled so far, with only 171 remaining to be addressed, claims the civic official. Citizens can lodge complaints through the MyBMC Pothole FixIt app, helpline number, chatbot, or platform ‘X’. “Traffic police also send pictures of potholes to the concerned civic wards. Our team responds promptly to complaints and uses mastic asphalt, which sets in about two hours. However, obtaining traffic permissions at certain locations poses challenges. Additionally, intermittent rains have caused delays in pothole repairs,” stated a civic official. This year, BMC has allocated Rs. 275 crores for pothole filling efforts.
Total potholes identified – 5,814
Attended and closed – 5643
Remaining – 171
Areas with highest numbers of potholes – K West (Andheri) – 404, P South (Goregaon) – 162, P North (Malad) – 135, N (Ghatkopar).
Maharashtra
Loudspeakers of mosques in Mumbai, Kurt Somaiya’s notice against mosques, threat of deteriorating atmosphere, police notice to maintain law and order,

Mumbai: Mumbai The controversy over loudspeakers of Mumbai mosques has now intensified. BJP leader Kret Soumya is adamant on action against mosques in Mumbai, after which the Mumbai Police also issued a restraining order notice to Kret Soumya. But despite all this, Kret Soumya visited the Bhandup police and not only demanded action against loudspeakers, but the police, under Kret Soumya’s pressure, took action against loudspeakers of four mosques in Malind. In addition, an illegal mosque was located in Jala Ram Market. Action was taken against it. So far, 11 loudspeakers have been removed. All these loudspeakers were on the mosque within the limits of the Bhandup police station. This information was given by Kret Soumya.
Bhandup police had issued a notice under Section 168 to Kreet Soumya to maintain law and order, asking him not to visit the Muslim settlements of Bhandup Khandipara during his visit on April 19, as this could pose a threat to law and order and also create traffic problems. Along with this, the police had also issued an order for action under Section 223 for violating the notice, despite which Kreet Soumya appeared at the Bhandup police station.
Kreet Soumya’s incitement against mosques is at its peak, and Kreet Soumya’s campaign in Mumbai city is also threatening law and order and communal harmony, while Kreet Soumya has also warned of intensifying this campaign, which continues to pose a law and order problem in Mumbai city. Kret Soumya’s campaign against mosques has also raised fears of communal tension, while the police have now started the process of sending notices to Kret Soumya for visiting Muslim-majority areas. However, despite this, Kret Soumya tries to pressure police officers by going to the relevant police station, while the police have banned Kret Soumya from entering mosques and other religious places in Muslim-majority areas. This is the first time this action has been taken against Kret Soumya in Bhandup.
Maharashtra
Demolition action on Jain temple in Vile Parle is unfair -: Abu Asim Azmi

Mumbai: On the demolition of the Jain temple in Mumbai’s Vile Parle, Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and Worker’s Assembly termed it as injustice by BMC and said that there is a need to formulate a separate law for religious places because in such a situation there is a risk of deterioration of the environment. He said that the legal stage needs to be completed before taking action on mosques, temples and religious places. The 90-year-old Jain temple was demolished by BMC even before the court’s decision.
This stage was under hearing before the action on the Jain temple, but the BMC has taken this action in a hurry. Before the Jain temple that was demolished, the documents related to the temple and the decision were received. The BMC did not show patience even until the temple was demolished. He said that the BMC takes more swift action on the demolition of religious places instead of demolishing illegal encroachments. He said that the order not to take action on structures and religious places built before 1995 was given by Chief Minister Manohar Joshi. He said that action is needed against such officers who promote illegal constructions and along with action against them, fines should also be collected from them for the demolition of illegal structures.
Maharashtra
Congress locks Mumbai ED office, Case registered against Congress workers

Mumbai: Mumbai Enforcement Directorate Police have registered a case against 15 to 20 Congress workers for protesting by locking the ED office. The protest was held at the ED office when it was on holiday and the Congress workers locked the already locked office. According to the police, the office was closed during the protest, but a case has been registered against Congress workers and protesters in this case. The protesters also raised anti-government slogans during the protest at the ED office and the protesters said that Modi sends the ED forward whenever he is afraid. Congressmen have continued to protest against the investigation and inclusion of their names in the charge sheet against Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case. Congressmen have protested in the same manner, after which a case has been registered. This case was registered by MRA Marg Police and the investigation is ongoing. No one has been arrested in this case, this has been confirmed by local DCP Praveen Kumar. Police have tightened security around the office following the protest.
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