Thane: In a shocking incident that took place on Sunday morning near Kalyan railway station, a passenger was attacked, and his mobile phone was snatched.

Victim Was Hit On Hand For Snatching Phone

Gaurav Nikam, 26, a resident of Nashik, was travelling from Thane to Nashik by the Tapovan Express when an unknown person suddenly hit him on the arm between Shahad and Ambivli stations and attempted to snatch his mobile phone.

Victim Loses Leg After Fall

During the incident, Nikam lost his balance and fell from the train. His left leg went directly under the wheels, causing serious injuries. Without stopping, the assailant kicked and beat the injured Nikam, snatched his mobile phone, and fled the scene.

Man Dies After Falling From Local Train

In a similar incident reported recently, a man died after falling from a moving train between Kopar and Diva stations on the Central Railways suburban section on 23 July, Wednesday, around 8 am. This stretch, part of the Dombivli-Thane section, is among the most crowded in Mumbai’s suburban rail network.

According to government railway police officials, the deceased has been identified as Munna Yadav, a rag picker who resided in Diva. Yadav reportedly lost his balance and fell from the packed train amid peak-hour congestion.

Beed (Maharashtra): Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil narrowly avoided a major mishap after the lift he was travelling in suddenly plunged from the first floor to the ground floor at Shivaji Rao Critical Care Hospital in Beed. The incident occurred around 1.30 pm on Sunday, August 3, while Patil was on a visit to meet a patient admitted at the hospital.

CCTV Shows Exact Moments Of Fall

CCTV footage of the incident, now circulating widely on social media, shows Patil entering the lift along with a group of 10-12 supporters. Moments after the lift doors close, it suddenly descends rapidly to the ground floor, prompting panic among those inside. The video also captures the group shouting for help, visibly shaken by the sudden fall.

No Injuries Reported

According to reports, a person present on the ground floor immediately rushed to assist, managing to force open the lift doors and safely evacuate Patil and his team. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

Speaking to the media after the mishap, Patil confirmed that he had gone to visit a patient and had used the lift to reach the designated ward. “As soon as the lift began moving, it suddenly dropped down. It was a terrifying experience, but thankfully, everyone is safe,” he reportedly stated.

The incident has raised serious questions about the hospital’s infrastructure and safety protocols. Many have expressed concern over the apparent lack of maintenance and monitoring of critical systems like elevators, especially in medical institutions.

Overcrowding Likely Reason Behind Lift Collapse

In response, the hospital administration has announced that an internal probe has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the malfunction. While the reason for the fall is yet to be established, preliminary discussions have hinted at either a technical fault or potential overloading.

Thane: The Thane Crime Branch Unit 2 has arrested a 25-year-old habitual thief and cracked nine house break-in cases reported across Bhiwandi.

Gold Worth ₹5.98 Lakh Recovered from Accused Akash Jadhav

According to police sources, 58 grams of gold ornaments worth ₹5.98 lakh were recovered from the accused’s possession. The suspect has been identified as Akash alias Chinya Jadhav, a resident of the Manpada area in Thane.

The investigation began after an FIR was filed at Narpoli police station for a housebreaking incident involving an unidentified suspect. Crime Branch officials, along with local police, launched a joint investigation. CCTV footage and technical intelligence led to the identification of Jadhav.

A trap was laid, and the accused was apprehended. He was produced in court and remanded to police custody for further investigation.

History of Theft: 9 Cases Registered Across Four Police Stations

During questioning, police discovered that Jadhav has a history of theft, with nine cases registered against him. These include five at Narpoli, two at Bhiwandi City, one at Nizampura, and one at Shantinagar police station.

Police confirmed the recovery of stolen gold ornaments during the arrest. Further investigation is underway.