Maratha quota protest: Shinde meets top officials to discuss Jarange`s demands

Mumbai news live updates: One dead as fire breaks out at timber market in South Mumbai
A 50-year-old man was charred to death as a major fire broke out at a timber market in South Mumbai in the early hours of Friday, a civic official said. The fire, which started in the `Lakda Bazar` located in Chor Bazaar locality of Grant Road area around 2 am, was doused after nearly ten hours. The fire brigade categorised it as `level four` (major). The deceased, whose body was found during the rescue operation, was identified as Dhanshyam Prajapati. The flames spread to wood stock, containers of chemicals and electric wiring on the ground and first floors of the market and also damaged adjacent shops and hotels, the official said. As many as 20 fire engines were deployed to douse the blaze.

Maratha quota live updates: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde holds meeting with top officials to discuss Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange’s demands
In response to the demands put forth by Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange, a meeting was held under the leadership of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at his residence, Varsha. Read more...

Maratha quota live updates: A huge number of police personnel has been deployed in APMC area in Navi Mumbai, while units of the local police, State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), Rapid Action Force (RAF), among others, have been stationed at vital points to maintain law and order.

Maratha quota live updates: Speaking to reporters after meeting senior Mumbai Police officials, Maratha Quota activist Manoj Jarange said Maratha agitators are cooperating with the police. He said protesters taken into custody must be released immediately.