Maharashtra
Sena Minister to SC: Probe NCB, Aryan Khan’s ‘fundamental rights breach’
In a significant development, a senior Shiv Sena leader urged the Supreme Court to order a probe by a sitting judge of the apex court into the affairs of Narcotics Control Bureau and violation of fundamental rights of Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan.
Making the plea under Article 32 of the Constitution, Kishore Tiwari, accorded the Minister of State (MoS) status, has urged Chief Justice N.V. Ramana’s ‘top priority’ intervention into the manner in which the ‘biased’ NCB is hounding film personalities, models and other celebs since the past nearly two years with ‘malafide motives’.
He said that under Article 32, the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of India (CJI) are duty-bound to take cognisance of every matter pertaining to the fundamental rights violation, as guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution, which the NCB is flouting.
Referring to the Special NDPS Court (Mumbai) deferring the verdict in the bail plea of Aryan Khan and other accused till October 20 citing public holidays, the plea said this has subjected the accused “to big humiliation and kept in jail in an undemocratic and illegal way” for 17 nights.
This is in utter disregard to the fundamental Right to Life and Liberty as enshrined in the Constitution and the question of ‘bail is the norm, jail is the exception’, which has been upheld and settled by SC many times, as reiterated by former Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi.
Accusing the NCB and its officials of ‘vendetta’ by targeting select celebs, Tiwari demanded a probe into the role of the central narcotics agency and the Mumbai Zonal Director (Sameer Wankhede), whose wife is a well-known Marathi filmstar, in direct competition with the other stars and celebs being hounded.
Pointing a needle of suspicion at Wankhede, the plea said the officer’s wife is trying to make big in Bollywood, and that’s why only leading names in the film industry, their families, national-international models, producers-directors are brought under the NCB lens.
“Starting with the probe into the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, the probe has been ‘totally diverted in an unrelated direction’ … The alleged NCB seizures are ‘miniscule jokes’ compared to the Mumbai Police achievements, or the DRI which last month seized 3000-kgs drugs from Mundra Port in Gujarat,” Tiwari said in the plea.
When the law has been settled by the highest court of the country, the NCB and the Special NDPS Court have “failed to give due regards” by depriving Aryan Khan and others bail, which could be done right away, even on public holidays, and thus there is ‘total miscarriage of justice’.
“With the recent shocking exposure on NCB by Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik, its high time the NCB Mumbai and all-India must be probed by an SC judge to unravel the rackets and the truth…It’s a fit case for immediate intervention by the SC,” Tiwari demanded, among other things.
Contending the NCB’s grudge and autocratic style are even more glaring, the Sena leader added that no contraband drugs were recovered from Aryan Khan, there was no medical examination proving consumption, etc., yet he has been shunted into different types of custody since October 3, echoing former Attorney General of India Rohatgi.
After the NCB swooped on a luxury cruise ship to bust an alleged rave party on October 2, Aryan Khan, along with 7 others were detained, arrested on October 3 and have remained in NCB and judicial custody since for the past 17 days, with their bail order likely be delivered by Special Judge V.V. Patil on Wednesday (October 20).
Maharashtra
Elphinstone Bridge Closure: Demolition Of Mumbai’s Iconic 125-Yr-Old Structure In Prabhadevi Begins Amid Heavy Police Deployment

Mumbai: The long-awaited demolition of the Elphinstone Bridge at Prabhadevi railway station began in the early hours of Saturday, bringing with it heavy security, traffic diversions and bus route changes. The bridge, which had served as a crucial connector between the eastern and western parts of Parel and Prabhadevi, was officially closed to vehicular traffic at midnight before demolition crews moved in with heavy machinery.
According to viral visuals from the site, a JCB machine was deployed at the Parel signal end to dig up the road, marking the start of dismantling work. A heavy police deployment was seen near the site late at night. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is carrying out the demolition to make way for a new Elphinstone flyover along with the Sewri–Worli elevated connector flyover, a project expected to improve east–west connectivity in central Mumbai.
To manage disruptions, the Mumbai Traffic Police have implemented a series of diversions and one-way rules beginning Thursday night, September 12. For east–west travel, Dadar commuters are being rerouted via Tilak Bridge, while traffic from Parel to Prabhadevi is directed through Currey Road Bridge between 7 am and 3 pm. Chinchpokli Bridge will handle movement towards Worli and the Bandra–Worli Sea Link.
For west–east movement, Tilak Bridge will again cater to Dadar commuters, while Currey Road Bridge will be available from 3 pm to 11 pm for vehicles heading towards Parel and nearby hospitals. Chinchpokli Bridge remains open for access to Worli and the Sea Link.
In addition, strict no-parking zones have been declared on major roads, including N.M. Joshi Road, Senapati Bapat Road, and Mahadev Palav Road to ensure smoother traffic flow during the project.
The demolition has also prompted route realignments for Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses operating from its Parel Depot. According to a directive issued on September 11, all ordinary and semi-luxury services between Parel Depot and Dadar will now take an extended detour through Madke Buwa Chowk, Parel T.T. Junction, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, and several junctions before rejoining N.M. Joshi Marg en route to the depot.
This realignment increases the one-way distance from 6 km to 6.2 km. While seemingly minor, this additional stretch triggers a fare stage jump under MSRTC’s slab system, resulting in a slight fare hike for commuters.
The demolition, marked by repeated delays in the past, is seen as a key step in addressing Mumbai’s growing traffic congestion. Once completed, the new double-decker flyover is expected to ease bottlenecks and provide smoother transit across central Mumbai’s busy corridors.
Maharashtra
Western Railway’s Mumbai Central Division Achieves Record ₹40 Crore In Ticket Checking Revenue

Mumbai: Western Railway’s Mumbai Central Division has achieved a remarkable milestone in ticket checking performance during the current financial year. The division has not only surpassed previous records but also registered the highest-ever earnings in ticket checking between April to August 2025, as compared to any corresponding period of earlier years.
In recognition of their dedication and outstanding service, Pankaj Singh Divisional Railway Manager of Mumbai Central Division felicitated 36 ticket checking staff members for their exceptional performance.
According to Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the division has earned over ₹40 crore from ticket checking till August 2025, as against ₹31 crore during the same period last year, reflecting an impressive growth of almost 30%.
During the period from April to August 2025, almost 4.50 lakh ticketless travellers were apprehended. This outstanding achievement is the result of the sustained efforts of the ticket checking staff.
During the period, the highest individual revenue earners among the ticket checking staff were C.K. Sinha, Dy. Chief Ticket Inspector, Udhna, who collected almost ₹45 lakh, and Deepak S. Sapkale, Dy. Chief Ticket Inspector, Surat, who garnered more than ₹35 lakh. Their exemplary performance has set a benchmark for others in the division.
Yet another unique highlight of Mumbai Central Division’s performance has been the contribution by the Special Ladies Ticket Checking Squad. This squad consists of two teams comprising of 10 members each. Between April to August 2025, the squad detected more than 38,400 cases and generated revenue of around ₹109 lakh.
Amongst the women staff, Sheetal Sakru, Dy. Chief Ticket Inspector, Mumbai Central, emerged as the top performer with collection of almost ₹7 lakh as penalty. This showcases the efficiency, commitment and dedication of the women’s squad.
The remarkable efforts of the ticket checking staff promotes passenger discipline and strengthens Western Railway’s image as a responsible and efficient organisation.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra: Political Row Erupts Over India-Pakistan Asia Cup Match; UBT Protests, BJP Counters

The upcoming India-Pakistan cricket match in the Asia Cup, scheduled for Sunday, September 14, in Dubai, has sparked a major political controversy in Maharashtra. The Shiv Sena (UBT), led by Uddhav Thackeray, has strongly opposed India’s participation, citing the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 26 people were killed.
Party chief Uddhav Thackeray questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s earlier remarks that “blood and water cannot flow together.” He said, “Blood has been spilled now and yet cricket is being played?” Addressing district chiefs from Vidarbha and Marathwada at his Bandra residence ‘Matoshree,’ Thackeray directed party workers to stage aggressive protests on match day.
Meanwhile, UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray launched a scathing attack on the BCCI through social media. Calling the cricket board’s decision “not just anti-national, but anti-human,” he wrote, “Playing with Pakistan, from where the terrorists who massacred Indians in Pahalgam came, for money is absolute shamelessness. Pakistan even boycotted the Asia Cup Hockey in India. What is worse is the silence of the Union Government.”
The issue has taken a sharp political turn, with Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Ashish Shelar slamming the UBT’s stand. “Our position has always been that India will not tour Pakistan, nor will Pakistan tour India. But in international tournaments, the Indian team cannot refuse to participate. What sort of stand is this? It is not appropriate,” Shelar said on Friday.
Taking a dig at Uddhav Thackeray’s faction, Shelar reminded them that Pakistani cricketer Javed Miandad was once hosted at the residence of late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. “Those who oppose India’s participation now should remember that Balasaheb had invited Miandad to his home,” he remarked.
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