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What are the arrangements of the traffic department during the New Year party: Mumbai Traffic Police

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Mumbai: In the wake of New Year eve celebrations all set to welcome 2023 in city, the Mumbai traffic police is equally all set with the preparations to keep the city’s traffic movement smooth.

Large crowd is expected to gather at various places on the New Year’s Eve, particularly at Gateway of India, Colaba Area, Marine Drive, Nariman Point area and various other sea fronts, beaches, hotels, clubs etc. resulting in slow traffic movement from the late evening of December 31st, 2022 till the early hours of January 1st, 2023.

The Mumbai Traffic Police Unit has shared a traffic diversion advisory on its Twitter handle giving a detailed information about the road closures and diversions of traffic in South Mumbai region.

Gaurav Singh, Dy. Commissioner of Police (South) in the shared order said, “In order to facilitate smooth flow of traffic and to ensure safety of the pedestrian during the New Year Celebrations, certain traffic regulations would be implemented from 20.00 hrs. of December 31, 2022 till 06.00 hrs. of January 1 2023.”


Closure of roads for all vehicular traffic:

  1. The North Bound of N.S. Road from NCPA to Princess Street Flyover will be closed for all types of vehicles. (Note: North bound traffic coming from Princes Street Flyover on to N.S. Road will be kept open)
  2. The North Bound of Madame Cama Road will be closed near Mantralaya Junction towards Air India Junction.
  3. The North Bound of Free Press Journal Marg will be closed for all types of vehicles except local residents.
  4. The South Bound of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg will be closed for all types of vehicles.

Parking restrictions:

Parking restrictions will be imposed on South and North Bound on following roads from 20.00 hrs. on December 31, 2022 till 06.00 hrs. on January 1, 2023.

  1. N.S. Road
  2. Madame Cama Road
  3. Veer Nariman Road
  4. P.J. Ramchandani Marg
  5. Mahakavi Bhushan Marg
  6. Adam Street
  7. BEST Marg
  8. Hazi Niyaz Ahmed Azmi Marg
  9. Henry Road
  10. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg
  11. Shahid Bhagat Singh Road (Colaba Causeway) from Regal Circle to its junction with Hazi Niyaz Ahmed Azmi Marg (Arthur Bunder Road)
  12. Maharishi Karve Marg


General Instructions:

N.S. Road to C.S.M.T.

Vehicles will proceed from Sundar Mahal to C.S.M.T. through Churchgate stn, CT.O, O.C.S and Hazarimal Somani Marg

N.S. Road to Freeway

Vehicles will proceed from Sundar Mahal to Free way through Churchgate, C.T.O, Hutatma chowk junction.

N.S. Road to J.J Flyover

Vehicles will proceed from Sundar Mahal to J.J Flyover through Churchgate, C.T.O, O.C.S, & C.S.M.T stn.

N.S. Road to Cuffe Parade

Vehicles will proceed from Air India, to Cuffe Parade through Mantralaya, Godrej, Ambedkar Junction S.B.S Road.

Nariman Point/NCPA to Pedder Road

Vehicles will proceed from Vinay K. Shah Marg, Rajani Patel Marg, INOX, Mantralaya, Godrej, left turn, K.C. College junction, Churchgate, GST Bhavan, Saifee Hospital, Opera House, Wilson College, Bandstand & further.

Gateway of India to Girgaon Chowpatty

Vehicles will proceed from Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, S.P. Mukherji Chowk, M.G. Road, Metro Junction, Jagannath Shankarsheth Road, Shyamaldas Gandhi Marg, Princess Street Flyover. N.S. Road, Girgaon Chowpatty.

Mantralaya to Girgaon Chowpatty

Vehicles will proceed from Madame Cama Road, Godrej Junction, Maharshi Karve Road, Churchgate Junction, Income Tax Bhavan, S.K. Patil Udyan, Saifee Hospital, Opera House, Sukh Sagar Junction, Vinoli Chowpatty Girgaon.

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Vehicles will proceed from Madame Cama Road, Dr. Ambedkar Chowk, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Marg. CTO Junction, M.G. Road, Metro Junction. Jagannath Shankarsheth Road. Shyamaldas Gandhi Marg. Princess Street Flyover. N.S. Road, Mafatlal, Girgaon Chowpatty

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Local Police Arrest Suspect in Mira Road House Looting Incident

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Mumbai: In an unusual turn of events, Mira Road police have successfully apprehended a suspect believed to be involved in a recent house looting incident that had left local residents unsettled. The arrest, which was made early Friday morning, follows an intensive investigation launched after the break-in was reported to authorities.

According to the police report, the incident occurred earlier this week when the occupant of the residential property returned home to find it ransacked. Valuables, including jewelry and electronic devices, were reported missing. The meticulous efforts by the investigating officers, including gathering CCTV footage and conducting neighborhood inquiries, played a crucial role in identifying and locating the suspect.

The accused, whose identity has been withheld pending further investigation, was apprehended after a brief chase and later confessed to the crime during police interrogation. Authorities recovered a significant portion of the stolen items from the suspect’s possession.

Residents of Mira Road have expressed relief following the arrest, praising the police force for their rapid response and dedication to maintaining community safety. “We feel more secure knowing that the police are actively working to protect us,” said one local resident.

This incident has prompted the police to urge residents to enhance home security measures and report any suspicious activities immediately. The authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and order in the area.

The suspect is currently in custody and will be presented in court later this week, as the police continue their investigation to determine if he is connected to any other recent burglaries in the vicinity.

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Former SIMI Office-Bearer & Key Accused In Delhi-Padgha ISIS Terror Module Case, Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan, Dies Following Brain Stroke

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Mumbai: Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan (63), a former office-bearer of the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and a key accused in the Delhi-Padgha ISIS terror module case, died after suffering a brain stroke. He was undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital and died about an hour before official sources confirmed the development.

Nachan was under investigation for his alleged involvement in aiding ISIS-linked operatives and was facing serious charges under anti-terror laws.

Nachan who was under judicial custody in Tihar Jail, was admitted to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital on Monday after suffering a stroke.

Due to the severity of his condition, he was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on Wednesday morning for advanced medical care. According to National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources, Nachan was under close observation in the ICU prior to his death.

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59-Year-Old Laundryman Dies After Drinking Stain Remover Mistaken For Cough Syrup In Lower Parel

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Mumbai: A 59-year-old laundryman from Lower Parel died after accidentally consuming a chemical used for removing stains from clothes, mistaking it for cough syrup. The incident occurred near Deepak Cinema in Jia Masoom Chawl, where the deceased, Sambhajit Rajai Dhobi, ran a small ironing shop. The NM Joshi Marg Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) in the case.

Speaking to the media report, Senior Inspector Arvind Chandanshive of NM Joshi Marg Police Station said the incident occurred on the night of June 25 around 11:00 pm, when Sambhaji mistakenly consumed the stain remover chemical that had been stored in a cough syrup bottle. The next morning, between 7 and 8 am, he began vomiting blood and was rushed to KEM Hospital for treatment. However, despite efforts, he was declared dead by doctors at 3:20 pm on June 26.

Police said Sambhaji, who also worked as a clothes washer, had kept the chemical used for stain removal in a bottle typically used for cough syrup, which led to the fatal confusion.

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