Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane once again criticized All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who had earlier called him equal to Osama bin Laden, but now he said that Osama bin Laden has been reborn in Asaduddin Owaisi, and that is why he has such ideas. There is no place for those who reflect such ideas in India. He showed venom in the case of Nida Khan and said that AIMIM had supported Nida Khan, but now as the facts have been exposed, AIMIM has also been exposed. Nitesh Rane, while describing India as a Hindu nation, said that this is a country of gods and goddesses. If someone does not accept Vande Mataram, then he should take his beard and round cap and go to his father’s Pakistan because they will not be tolerated in India. He said that could these people support India while living in Pakistan? Only these people do such things while living in India. Even after comparing Owaisi to Osama bin Laden, Nitesh Rane is sticking to his stance, and Rane has even declared AIMIM a terrorist organization.

Mumbai: As the Mumbai Municipal Corporation prepares to hike parking fees by 40 per cent, Samajwadi Party MLA from Bhiwandi East Raees Sheikh has written to Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, requesting him to review the current parking policy before increasing the fees and revive the defunct Mumbai Parking Authority (MPA). MLA Sheikh has demanded in the letter that the municipality should focus on improving traffic discipline and affordable parking instead of considering parking as a source of revenue generation. In his letter to the commissioner, MLA Raees Sheikh said that before making any changes in parking fees, a comprehensive review of the current parking policy and its implementation should be conducted. Citizens are facing many challenges due to inadequate parking infrastructure, uncontrolled parking on roads, lack of proper enforcement and irregularity of organized parking spaces. Before increasing parking fees, attention should be paid to making parking facilities affordable, transparent and accessible to the common citizen. MLA Raees Sheikh said that increasing fees without proper improvements in infrastructure and management can put unnecessary financial burden on residents, middle-class families, office workers and small traders. Stressing the need for strict enforcement of ‘no parking’ rules in the city, Raees Sheikh explained that traffic congestion due to illegal parking on roads, footpaths and squares is adding to the inconvenience of both pedestrians and motorists. Instead of just increasing parking fees, strict enforcement with better planning and digital monitoring system will help improve traffic discipline. The inefficient Mumbai Parking Authority should be revived so that parking management in the city is handled through a dedicated and accountable mechanism. MLA Raees Sheikh, in a letter to Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, suggested that a special authority could undertake scientific planning, formulate uniform parking policies, coordinate with the traffic police and transport departments and ensure a long-term solution to the growing number of vehicles in Mumbai.

Mumbai: A disturbing video has surfaced from Andheri railway station showing a man trapped between a local train and the platform, triggering panic among commuters as bystanders rushed to rescue him.

According to a video shared by ‘Duniya Ke Khalesh’, the man was seen wedged in the narrow gap between the train and the platform. While the lower half of his body appeared to be under the train, his upper body and torso were stuck in the gap, with the man lying face-up as people gathered around in shock.

The visuals show the train standing still, indicating that the motorman had likely been alerted to the situation in time. Blood stains were also visible on the platform, reportedly after the man struck his head during the incident.

In the video, the man can be seen desperately attempting to pull himself free while commuters and railway staff cautiously try to rescue him without causing further injuries. Several people are seen coordinating efforts to slowly pull him out from the gap as panic spread across the platform.

No official statement regarding the incident or the condition of the man had been issued by authorities till the time of going to press.

This story comes to light a week after a man was spotted dead under a Mumbai local train, triggering panic and chaos among commuters at the station. The incident reportedly took place at around 12.05 pm.

According to a post shared by the ‘Mirabhyandarofficial’ page on Instagram, the man allegedly came under the local train at the station. Visuals from the spot show the lifeless body of the man under the train with only his legs visible. Visuals also show shocked commuters gathered around the platform.

Incidents like these once again highlight the dangers associated with crossing railway tracks or attempting risky acts near moving trains. Railway authorities have repeatedly urged commuters to remain cautious and follow safety rules while travelling on the suburban railway network.