Maharashtra
Mumbai Metro Line 1: Overcrowding Raises Concerns, Commuters Call For More Coaches

Mumbai: Mumbai Metro Line 1 (Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro Project) is experiencing increasing overcrowding, with its four-coach configuration proving to be insufficient. This issue was highlighted by a Mumbaikar on X this Saturday in a post by user Zoru Bhathena.
He mentioned on the post saying “Mumbai Metro Line 1: Packed, with only 4 coaches. Mumbai Metro Line 2: Not packed, with 6 coaches. Mumbai Metro Line 3: Empty, with 8 coaches. My Mumbai Metro: Putting money on the wrong coaches”.
Post by Zoru Bhathena on X
In his post, Zoru Bhathena urged the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to allocate resources more effectively to the appropriate routes and coaches.
Commuters using Metro Line 1 have reported severe overcrowding during peak hours, and they are requesting the addition of more coaches.
Impact of Insufficient Coaches on Commuters
Speaking to the media, daily commuter Saniya Patel expressed her concerns about traveling on Mumbai Metro Line 1 due to overcrowding, She said “Traveling on Mumbai Metro Line 1 is difficult due to the crowd. A friend of mine has experienced inappropriate touching. Some passengers get too close in the crowd, which is unacceptable. The Maharashtra government needs to address the overcrowding issue by adding more coaches to this line.”
Another commuter added, “I travel to Marol every day, and since I catch the 9 AM train, it’s always crowded. As soon as the doors open, people push from behind to find a place to sit or stand. There’s often chaos, arguments, and frustration. The only solution to this issue is adding more coaches to Metro Line 1”. Also, a suggestion: wear your headphones wisely!
Reactions on X to Zoru Bhathena’s post
In response to the post, users expressed their concerns while saying: “Looks like Line 1 the authorities are not serious about addressing overcrowding. Better increase the coaches and pray that god saves from mishaps”.
Other user mentioned on the comment while saying “Absolutely right. The number of coaches on Metro Line 1 needs to be increased.”
Asking for the help a user said “What is the problem? Dont U guys see the sad reality! Dont U wanna sort! Is it something that U can’t solve it. Some sadistic pleasure! Mumbai Metro one needs support and that’s intentionally not been given?? Taqleef kyaa hai bhai?
Comparing with local train a user stated that “How else can the local travellers feel their pain? Metro 1 deekha?
Another user said ”They should use the empty coaches from Line 3 for Line 1. Line 3 can even operate with just 2 coaches.”
As overcrowding remains a significant concern, many are calling for immediate solutions to address the issues faced by passengers on Metro Line 1.
Maharashtra
Three arrested in theft at Sewri Jain temple; police track down accused even after damaging CCTV

Mumbai: The police have claimed to have arrested three masked robbers who ransacked a Jain temple in the limits of the Sewri RA Kadwai Marg police station. On April 22 at 2 am, three unidentified robbers broke the lock of the Jain temple and entered the temple. They stole the idol’s ornaments – gold tikka, gold kapati, silver mace, donation box worth a total of more than Rs 7 lakh and cash and fled.
During the theft, the unidentified robbers had damaged the CCTV camera and video footage and had also cut its wires, so it was difficult to find them, but the police team examined more than 70 CCTV footage at 29 places in the area, in which these accused were identified. The accused had covered their faces with a handkerchief so that they could not be identified. However, using technology, the police arrested the three thieves, Sunil Singh Suraj Singh, Rahul Singh Parveen Singh, and Jagar Dinesh Singh Vaghela. The stolen goods and equipment have been recovered from the possession of the accused. This operation was carried out under the leadership of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti on the instructions of Joint Commissioner of Police Satyanarayan Chaudhary and DCP Ragasudha.
Maharashtra
SP leader Raees Sheikh writes to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vishnu demanding special trains for UP and Bihar

Mumbai: In the wake of the unavailability of train tickets for North Indians from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, Samajwadi Party legislator Raees Sheikh on Saturday demanded that the Railways run special trains from Mumbai to these states. Sheikh made the demand after images of crowding of people on train tracks and railway platforms and lack of basic civic amenities went viral on social media. A large number of people from the North Indian community are upset due to the lack of proper train services.
In his letter to Railway Minister Ashwini Vishnu, Sheikh said that railway stations like Bandra Terminus, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Dadar are crowded with passengers for tickets. A large number of North Indians travel to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar during the summer, which coincides with the wedding season. Lack of sufficient trains and resulting overcrowding are causing severe hardship to the North Indian community in Mumbai, said MLA Raees Sheikh, who demanded that the Railways immediately run special trains from Mumbai to Gorakhpur, Patna and other places in Purvanchal, departing from Bandra, LTT and CST stations. Sheikh added, “The Railways should also set up proper help desks and GRP assistance booths at major stations in Mumbai to manage the crowd and assist passengers.” He further stressed on the need to add additional general and sleeper coaches in all trains going to UP to accommodate the rush. He also urged the Railways to take all necessary steps to ensure better coordination with the authorities concerned.
Maharashtra
Accused of verbally abusing Environment Minister Pankaja Munde arrested from Pune

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has claimed to have arrested a youth from Bhosari area of Pune for harassing Environment Minister Pankaja Munde. According to details, the accused used to harass the minister continuously through several messages and personal mobiles and also made derogatory comments. After that, the Cyber Cell department received a complaint and when the above number was traced, it was found in Bhosari, Pune. A case was registered under the provisions of the Cyber Technology Act and BMS and in this case, the accused Amol Chhagan Rao Kale has been arrested. He is an engineering graduate and is also a resident of Beed district. The accused was produced in the court where an order was issued to keep him on remand. The accused used to harass the minister repeatedly. In this case, the police have also claimed to have seized the mobile phone and other devices used in the crime.
Along with collecting digital evidence, an investigation is also underway to find out who else is involved in this matter. The cyber department takes immediate action on complaints related to women and if someone misuses social media platforms to target women, strict action is taken against them. If someone is found involved in the crime of defaming or threatening women by disclosing their personal information, the cyber department takes strict action against them. The cyber cell has appealed that if any woman is a victim of harassment, she can contact the cyber cell immediately.
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