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Mumbai: Massive Fire Engulfs Railway Coach At Matunga Carshed, Welding Sparks Suspected

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Mumbai, April 7: A major fire broke out in an LHB sleeper coach at the Matunga carshed in Mumbai at around 3:10 pm, triggering an immediate response from the fire brigade. The blaze was brought under control by 4:00 pm, preventing further escalation.

Officials confirmed that nearly 70 percent of the upper portion of the coach was burnt in the incident. However, the underslung equipment remained safe. The affected coach was quickly shifted to an open area, ensuring that no other coaches or workshop infrastructure were damaged.

No injuries were reported, offering some relief amid the scare.

Preliminary findings indicate that welding work was underway near the toilet area on the CSMT side of the coach at the time of the incident. Sparks generated during the process are believed to have ignited nearby materials.

Authorities said strong winds and the non AC nature of the sleeper coach contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. The incident has raised questions about safety measures during maintenance activities, with officials expected to review protocols.

The incident comes close on the heels of another fire reported last week at an offshore installation operated by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation at Mumbai High.

The fire broke out around 5:45 pm at the SHP platform, leaving 10 personnel with minor injuries. According to ONGC, emergency teams responded swiftly and brought the situation under control. All injured individuals are stable and undergoing treatment, while operations have resumed.

While the exact cause of the offshore fire remains under investigation, the back to back incidents have once again highlighted the need for stringent safety checks across critical infrastructure.

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Dongri Police Arrest Three For Knifepoint Robbery Of Waiter, Accused Threatened Victim And Took ₹8,000

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Mumbai: The Dongri Police Station has registered a robbery case after a 38-year-old waiter was allegedly threatened at knifepoint and robbed of ₹8,000 in the early hours of Friday. In this case, Dongri Police have arrested three accused, identified as as Ramzan Shakeel Shaikh (22), Ibrahim Shamshodh Ahmed Shaikh (20), Aman Rakesh Shaikh (18), and Tajuddin Yajuddin Shaikh (22).

The complainant, Saddam Siddique Shaikh, a resident of Nandlal Jani Marg near a beer godown in Wadi Bunder, Dongri, stated that the incident occurred around 3:00 am on April 10, 2026.

According to the complaint, while the victim was asleep at his residence, four accused knocked on his door and called him outside. Once he stepped out, the accused identified as Ramzan Shakeel Shaikh (22), Ibrahim Shamshodh Ahmed Shaikh (20), Aman Rakesh Shaikh (18), and Tajuddin Yajuddin Shaikh (22)—allegedly threatened him with a knife and forcibly took ₹8,000 from his pocket.

Based on the complaint,Dongri police registered an FIR under Sections 309(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Police have arrested three accused Ramzan Shaikh, Aman Shaikh, and Tajuddin Shaikh while one accused, Ibrahim Shaikh, remains absconding.

The arrested accused have been remanded to police custody until April 13. The case is being investigated by PSI Gokul Shinde. Further investigation is underway.

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BMC’s Cleanliness Enforcement Plan Hits Roadblock Over Uniform Row

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Mumbai: Opposition to uniforms has emerged as a hurdle in the BMC’s plan to deploy Junior Supervisors (JS) for cleanliness enforcement, even as the civic body remains without a dedicated mechanism more than a year after scrapping the Clean-Up Marshal scheme.

The civic body had proposed uniforms for the team, but JS have opposed the move, stating it could hamper their effectiveness in field operations, said civic sources. Officials said JS will be issued official identity cards, with strict authorisation for fine collection limited to designated personnel. Each penalty will be receipt-based to ensure transparency and prevent abuse of power, with JS assigned specific zones for enforcement of cleanliness regulations.

After scrapping the controversial Clean-Up Marshal scheme in April 2025 over allegations of extortion and misconduct, the BMC proposed deploying 246 JS across Mumbai’s 26 wards to conduct street patrols, monitor cleanliness, and take penal action against littering and other violations.

The civic body is working on a permanent, staff-based enforcement model aimed at improving accountability and transparency in civic sanitation operations. However, the plan remains at the planning stage and is yet to be implemented.

A senior civic official said that the JS will be required to carry out street patrols along with their regular duties. “This time, we want to implement the system without any errors. A printing device has already been prepared, and the JS have undergone training on how to interact with citizens while issuing fines, generating receipts, and collecting penalties.

However, the timeline for rollout is yet to be finalised,” the official said. Kiran Dighavkar, deputy Municipal Commissioner said, “There is no plan of drive till date.” Meanwhile, the BMC has revised its Solid Waste Management and Sanitation By-laws, 2025, after two decades, significantly increasing fines for littering, spitting, and other waste-related violations.

The revised penalty chart includes offences such as feeding animals in public places and failing to clean up pet waste. Segregation of wet and dry waste has been made mandatory, while illegal transport of construction debris without permission attracts the highest fine of Rs. 25,000.

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24-Year-Old Man Attacked With Sharp Weapon At Simba Uproar 2026 In Bandra After Dance Floor Altercation, Case Registered

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Mumbai: Three unidentified individuals allegedly attacked a 24-year-old youth with a sharp object during Simba Uproar 2026, a music concert held in Bandra East. The incident occurred on Saturday at around 9 pm. The attack reportedly took place following a minor altercation after someone was bumped into while dancing. The BKC police on Sunday registered a case against three unidentified individuals.

According to the police, the complainant, Aditya Mukhi, a resident of Sion West, works with a private company. On April 11, he and his friend, Divyang, attended Simba Uproar 2026, a music concert organised at the MMRDA grounds in BKC. They reached the venue at around 7.30 pm.

At around 9 pm, both were dancing along with other attendees when three to four individuals standing nearby were also dancing. During this time, one of the individuals bumped into Aditya. When Aditya objected and asked him not to push, the situation escalated.

Following this, the man began verbally abusing him. Soon after, one of his associates hit Aditya on the back of his head. Another person allegedly assaulted him with shoes, while a fourth individual attacked him with a sharp object, causing injuries to his left hand and stomach. The accused also allegedly threatened him with dire consequences.

Aditya’s friend immediately rushed him to Gurunanak Hospital in Kherwadi by ambulance. After receiving treatment, they approached the BKC police station and lodged a complaint.

The police have registered a case under Section 118 (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means), along with other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

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