Mumbai: Sanjay Nirupam backed the bulldozer action in Mumbai’s Dindoshi after a clash in Santosh Nagar. Tensions arose in Mumbai’s Dindoshi after a clash between two groups in the Santosh Nagar area triggered a civic demolition drive.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Nirupam said, “Bulldozer action against the jihadists of Dindoshi!” He alleged that large-scale illegal construction had taken place in Shivaji Nagar under the protection of a Sena (UBT) MLA, and supported strict enforcement measures. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) carried out demolition at the residence of one of the accused following the clash.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 12) Mahesh Chimte confirmed that 10 accused were arrested so far, adding that, “The police and administration are taking legal steps.”

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan criticised the demolition drive, calling it unconstitutional. Pathan said that the Supreme Court had laid down guidelines that bulldozers cannot be used at anyone’s place, adding that “The law must be followed”

He further urged police and administration to act impartially and appealed for calm, stating that strict action should be taken against those involved in the violence. Moreover, Pathan also called on Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to intervene, adding that no one wants further riots.

“This country will not be run by bulldozer politics, the country will be run by the Constitution…I also appeal to the people to exercise restraint…I request the police and administration to take impartial action…We want Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to intervene in this…We do not want riots…Strict action should be taken against those involved in that violence,”

Meanwhile, Dindoshi Police appealed for calm and urged citizens not to gather in the Santosh Nagar market area of Malad East after a violent clash between two groups left one person seriously injured, triggering tension in the locality.

The incident occurred late Sunday night under the jurisdiction of Dindoshi Police Station, where an argument between two groups reportedly escalated into a scuffle and turned violent. One person sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Navi Mumbai: Police have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly molesting a minor girl in the Rabale area on Saturday morning.

The incident took place on 4 April 2026 at around 8:35 AM, when the complainant’s young daughter was walking along the road. According to the complaint, the accused approached the girl from behind, kicked her, inquired about her name, and then committed an obscene act.

Based on the girl’s complaint, Rabale Police Station registered a case (C.R. No. 293/2026) against the accused under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 8 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Senior Police Inspector Balkrishna Sawant supervised the investigation, with active involvement from PI (Administration) Bansode and PI (Crime) Sachin Gawali.

Crime Detection Officer API Dipak Kharat and his team immediately examined the crime scene and reviewed CCTV footage from the surrounding area. Using technical analysis and inputs from informants, officers successfully traced the suspect within hours.

The accused, identified as Vivek Gajanan Kadam, an office boy residing in Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, was taken into custody. During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to the crime.

The operation was carried out by API Deepak Kharat along with police personnel Darshan Katke, Mayur Sonawane, Ganesh Veer, Dhanaji Bhangare, Yadavrao Ghule, and Manoj Dede.

Local residents have expressed concern over the safety of children in the area, especially during morning hours. Police have assured strict action against such offences and appealed to citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities immediately.

The accused has been remanded in police custody for further investigation and legal proceedings.

Mumbai: Hundreds of poor and needy students of Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar constituency are studying in the Kalina campus of Mumbai University. Only, or the lack of BEST buses for the transportation of students, the transportation tickets are high. Taking this issue seriously, Samajwadi Party state president and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has written a letter to the chairman of the ‘BEST’ committee and demanded the start of a new bus service. Azmi said in his letter that due to the non-availability of buses for timely travel, students have to travel urgently between 10 am and 12 pm and 5 pm to 6 pm, but despite this, the students have to wait. Due to which the students suffer academically and they have to endure physical and mental trauma. He has requested the administration to provide a new bus service from the new bus stand located on 90 feet road to Kalina Vidyapeeth and provide more buses at the right time.