Maharashtra
Traffic Update: Attention Commuters! Mumbai-Pune Expressway To Be Shut Today Near Bhatan Tunnel; Check Out Timings & Alternate Routes
Mumbai: Due to essential work by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) on the Mumbai-Pune expressway near the Bhatan tunnel, vehicular movement will be completely halted on both carriageways for one hour on Tuesday from 2 PM to 3 PM.
The deputy engineer of MSEDCL, Motiram Rakh, clarified that the task involves installing a feeder and transmission line between the distances of 9.600 km and 9.700 km near Kon village, in Panvel taluka. To facilitate motorists during this interruption, alternative routes have been arranged.
Vehicles traveling from Mumbai to Pune will be redirected from Kalamboli Circle towards JNPT road to reach D-Point at Palaspe junction along NH-48. Additionally, vehicles will be diverted at the Khalapur toll plaza (32.200 km) and at Magic Point (41.200 km).
Vehicles heading from Pune to Mumbai will be rerouted from Shedung exit, allowing them to connect to the Mumbai-Pune highway (NH-48) at the Khopoli exit, enabling continued travel toward their respective destinations.
The traffic notification from the Office of the Additional Director General of Police (Traffic) confirms that all vehicular movement, encompassing both light and heavy vehicles, will be banned between KM 9.500 and KM 10.000 near Kone Bridge during the specified timeframe. The closure will affect traffic in both directions, from Mumbai to Pune and from Pune to Mumbai.
To alleviate anticipated congestion, specific diversions have been proposed:
– For vehicles heading from Mumbai to Pune:
– Utilize the route via Konkanbhumi Circle → JNPT Road → D Point → Palaspe Phata to merge onto NH-48.
– Alternatively, exit at Shedung (KM 20.200) and join NH-48.
– For vehicles from Pune to Mumbai:
– Exit at Khopoli (KM 39.900) and proceed on NH-48 towards Mumbai.
– Exit at Khalapur Toll Plaza (KM 32.500) and use the Pali Bridge route to connect to NH-48.
Re-entry onto the expressway will be allowed at Khalapur Toll Plaza (KM 32.200) and Majik Point (KM 41.700). This advisory, enforced under the Motor Vehicles Act, will remain effective until the completion of the scheduled electricity work, as confirmed by Additional Director General of Police (Traffic) Praveen Salunkhe.
Additionally, on September 16, 2025, another traffic block in the Hadapsar–Dive Ghat segment will occur from 11 AM to 2 PM, necessitating further alternative routes for that section due to road widening activities involving blasting. Commuters are encouraged to plan their journeys to avoid delays during these periods.
Maharashtra
Mumbai: Maharashtra ATS takes action against MD vendors, MD worth Rs 9 crore seized, factory exposed, two foreign women and one person arrested

Mumbai: Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has claimed to have seized MD worth Rs 9.4 crore during an operation in Bandra, Mumbai. A suspect was found in front of a tipper at Amber Hotel Bandra. When he was searched, 2050 grams of MD Mephedone was recovered from his possession, after which the Kala Chowki ATS has registered a case and started investigating him. The ATS has also arrested two foreign women suspected of this. During the progress of this operation, 2688 grams of Mephedone was seized from Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and two women were also arrested in this case. In this case, with the help of UP Police, the factory from which MD was purchased was also cracked down on and MD worth Rs 5 crore was seized. The police is taking further action in this case.
Maharashtra
Mumbai: Gang involved in producing fake certificates and official documents exposed, documents and other items seized, 4 arrested, one accused absconding

In the case of preparing fake documents under the guise of Aadhaar card centers in Mumbai, the police have arrested a total of 4 accused while conducting operations at two Aadhaar card centers. The police have also claimed to have seized fake documents and other items from both the Aadhaar centers. Mumbai Mumbai Police has claimed to have exposed a group that was preparing fake and bogus ration cards, PAN cards, school certificates, birth certificates and other government documents. Dahisar police received information that there is a group in Dahisar area that is preparing fake government documents under the name US Enterprise. After that, the police created a dummy customer and sent them to this group for the purpose of preparing documents. It prepared a fake birth certificate for the customer, after which the police have registered a case against this group, which includes cheating, preparing fake government documents and other provisions. The police seized 32 fake birth certificates, a certificate from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel School, which was a simple certificate, along with seals and plain paper, seals from Paniyar College and other documents, two thumb fingerprint seals, Aadhaar card update machine scanner, fingerprint machine, web camera from the office. Along with this, the accused Suraj Kumar Ramchand Yadjo, a resident of Kandivali, and Upendra Kaptan Singh, 31, Bhayander, have been arrested, while Umesh Rajesh Yadav alias Sameer is still absconding in this case, whose search is on. This operation has been carried out by DCP Gajanan Raj Mane. Similarly, Dahisar police have taken action against a group that was preparing government documents including fake Aadhaar cards. In further development, the police have raided the Shivam Enterprise Aadhaar card center in Kandivali and seized 14 birth certificates, 7 fake residential documents, 26 SBI medical policies, fake citizenship certificates, along with CPU, printer, Aadhaar machine scanner from Shivam Enterprise Kandivali. In this case, the police have arrested Satyam Lalan Mishra, a resident of Kandivali, and Akash Bhagwan Patwa, 24, of Wadala. The police have arrested a total of four accused while conducting operations at two Aadhaar card centers.
Maharashtra
ATS social operation: Crackdown on ‘Pakistan is better than India’ post, 5 suspects questioned from Thane-Mumbai, Pargha and Palghar

Mumbai: Maharashtra ATS has now started its operation against provocative and controversial posts and anti-national comments on social media. Maharashtra ATS has taken a major action in relation to anti-national and provocative social media posts. ATS has detained five people from Mumbra (Thane), Parghar and Palghar and started questioning them. Their mobile phones have also been seized by the agency.
According to ATS sources, the youth was associated with the Telegram group since 2022. Reports suggest that the group was operated by a person from Kashmir. One post that caught the attention of the investigating agency allegedly said, “It is very dangerous to live in India at this time, Pakistan is better.” Information has also come to light regarding several other objectionable and provocative posts. ATS is now trying to determine whether these posts were made due to personal opinions or there was a legitimate motive behind them. Were the detained youths associated with any suspicious network? Were they influenced or directed by the Telegram group?
The ATS is questioning the five youths individually and is examining their mobile phones to gather information about their contacts and social media activities.
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