Mumbai News LIVE Updates: During operation, hostage-taker suffered injuries, was declared dead in hospital, says DCP
"At about 1.30 pm, Powai police station received information that a person had taken 17 children hostage at Mahavir Classic building. The Mumbai Police team conducted a rescue operation and safely freed all the children. During the operation, while rescuing the children, the person got injured, was immediately rushed to the hospital and later declared dead," said Deputy Commissioner of Police Datta Nalawade. Arya was declared dead at 5.15 pm, officials said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: During operation, hostage-taker suffered injuries, was declared dead in hospital, says DCP
"At about 1.30 pm, Powai police station received information that a person had taken 17 children hostage at Mahavir Classic building. The Mumbai Police team conducted a rescue operation and safely freed all the children. During the operation, while rescuing the children, the person got injured, was immediately rushed to the hospital and later declared dead," said Deputy Commissioner of Police Datta Nalawade. Arya was declared dead at 5.15 pm, officials said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused had warning authorities of setting place on fire
He issued a stern warning to authorities that "the slightest wrong move from your end may trigger me to set this whole place on fire....whether I die or not, the children will be unnecessarily hurt, traumatised for sure....I should not be held responsible." Arya ended by saying that after the "conversations," he would leave the room and vaguely added that "a lot of people have these problems" and that he would offer a solution through talks, though he never specified what the problems were.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused had warning authorities of setting place on fire
He issued a stern warning to authorities that "the slightest wrong move from your end may trigger me to set this whole place on fire....whether I die or not, the children will be unnecessarily hurt, traumatised for sure....I should not be held responsible." Arya ended by saying that after the "conversations," he would leave the room and vaguely added that "a lot of people have these problems" and that he would offer a solution through talks, though he never specified what the problems were.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Law and order in city deteriorating day by day, says Gaikwad
"Rohit Arya had worked on major projects with the Maharashtra Education Department, and he claimed he was owed Rs 2 crore, for which he had held protests earlier. Due to this negligence on the part of the government, the lives of many children were put in danger today," she claimed. "What answer will this government give to those children and their parents? Law and order in Mumbai is deteriorating day by day," she alleged. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Law and order in city deteriorating day by day, says Gaikwad
"Rohit Arya had worked on major projects with the Maharashtra Education Department, and he claimed he was owed Rs 2 crore, for which he had held protests earlier. Due to this negligence on the part of the government, the lives of many children were put in danger today," she claimed. "What answer will this government give to those children and their parents? Law and order in Mumbai is deteriorating day by day," she alleged. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hostage-taker had released a video before police intervention&nbsp; &nbsp;
In a video released before police intervention, hostage-taker Arya explained his motive, claiming he made a plan to hold the children instead of committing suicide. "I have very simple demands. Very moral, ethical demands. I have some questions," Arya said, adding, "I want to speak to some people... I want these answers. I am not a terrorist, nor do I have any demand for money. (I) want to make simple conversations."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hostage-taker had released a video before police intervention&nbsp; &nbsp;
In a video released before police intervention, hostage-taker Arya explained his motive, claiming he made a plan to hold the children instead of committing suicide. "I have very simple demands. Very moral, ethical demands. I have some questions," Arya said, adding, "I want to speak to some people... I want these answers. I am not a terrorist, nor do I have any demand for money. (I) want to make simple conversations."

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Negligence by government put lives of children at risk`
The Lok Sabha MP from Mumbai North Central hit out at the BJP-led Mahayuti government over the hostage episode, that unfolded inside a studio in the afternoon, alleging its negligence put the lives of many children at risk. Gaikwad, in a statement, said the way Arya created an atmosphere of terror by holding children hostage in Powai was deeply disturbing.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Negligence by government put lives of children at risk`
The Lok Sabha MP from Mumbai North Central hit out at the BJP-led Mahayuti government over the hostage episode, that unfolded inside a studio in the afternoon, alleging its negligence put the lives of many children at risk. Gaikwad, in a statement, said the way Arya created an atmosphere of terror by holding children hostage in Powai was deeply disturbing.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hostage episode disturbing, govt to blame for it, says Congress MP Gaikwad Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad on Thursday said the hostage crisis in Powai, which ended after police freed 19 persons, including 17 children, from the clutches of a man, was deeply disturbing and indicated deterioration in the city`s law and order situation. Without providing details of the hostage-taker, Rohit Arya (50), who was fatally shot during the police operation to rescue the victims, Gaikwad claimed he had worked on major projects with the Maharashtra Education Department. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hostage episode disturbing, govt to blame for it, says Congress MP GaikwadMumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad on Thursday said the hostage crisis in Powai, which ended after police freed 19 persons, including 17 children, from the clutches of a man, was deeply disturbing and indicated deterioration in the city`s law and order situation. Without providing details of the hostage-taker, Rohit Arya (50), who was fatally shot during the police operation to rescue the victims, Gaikwad claimed he had worked on major projects with the Maharashtra Education Department. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kids were called to studio for `audition`, say cops
According to preliminary information from sources, the group of boys and girls, all around 15 years of age, had been invited to the studio for an &lsquo;audition&rsquo;. The situation escalated when Arya allegedly locked the children inside and began live-streaming a video on social media.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kids were called to studio for `audition`, say cops
According to preliminary information from sources, the group of boys and girls, all around 15 years of age, had been invited to the studio for an &lsquo;audition&rsquo;. The situation escalated when Arya allegedly locked the children inside and began live-streaming a video on social media.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Post-mortem to conducted on Friday at JJ Hospital
During the operation while rescuing children the person got injured, was immediately rushed to the hospital, and was later declared dead," Mumbai Police said in an official statement on Thursday.
Sources said that Arya`s postmortem will be conducted on Friday at the JJ Hospital and it will be recorded by the police for further investigations.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Post-mortem to conducted on Friday at JJ Hospital
During the operation while rescuing children the person got injured, was immediately rushed to the hospital, and was later declared dead," Mumbai Police said in an official statement on Thursday.
Sources said that Arya`s postmortem will be conducted on Friday at the JJ Hospital and it will be recorded by the police for further investigations.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Incident reported from Mahavir Classic buiding in Powai
"At around 1:30 pm, Powai Police Station received information that a person had taken 17 children hostage at Mahavir Classic building in Powai. The Mumbai Police team conducted a rescue operation and safely freed all the children," the police said in a statement.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Incident reported from Mahavir Classic buiding in Powai
"At around 1:30 pm, Powai Police Station received information that a person had taken 17 children hostage at Mahavir Classic building in Powai. The Mumbai Police team conducted a rescue operation and safely freed all the children," the police said in a statement.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Refused to negotiate with police, claim cops&nbsp;
He reportedly refused to negotiate with the police and attempted violently towards the cops during negotiations and was later killed in retaliation by the police, sources said. After the police action, Arya was rushed to the Jogeshwari Trauma Centre, where he was declared dead, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Refused to negotiate with police, claim cops&nbsp;
He reportedly refused to negotiate with the police and attempted violently towards the cops during negotiations and was later killed in retaliation by the police, sources said. After the police action, Arya was rushed to the Jogeshwari Trauma Centre, where he was declared dead, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Children rescued after a tense hour-long standoff&nbsp;
Sources said that the children were rescued after a tense hour-long standoff at R A Studio, located near the L&amp;T building in Powai area of suburban Mumbai. The suspect was identified as Rohit Arya, police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Children rescued after a tense hour-long standoff&nbsp;
Sources said that the children were rescued after a tense hour-long standoff at R A Studio, located near the L&amp;T building in Powai area of suburban Mumbai. The suspect was identified as Rohit Arya, police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man takes 17 children hostage in Powai; shot dead
Over a dozen children were held hostage by a man inside a studio in the Powai area of Mumbai following the police officials rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation on Thursday afternoon. &ldquo;All the children are safe and have been rescued,&rdquo; said Joint Commissioner of Police Satyanarayan Choudhary, adding that the children have been handed over to their guardians.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man takes 17 children hostage in Powai; shot dead
Over a dozen children were held hostage by a man inside a studio in the Powai area of Mumbai following the police officials rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation on Thursday afternoon. &ldquo;All the children are safe and have been rescued,&rdquo; said Joint Commissioner of Police Satyanarayan Choudhary, adding that the children have been handed over to their guardians.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `This is an insult to farmers`
"We lost all our crops, and they (government) expect us to accept this (financial assistance)? It is an insult to farmers," said a cultivator from Dinoda village. Angry over getting paltry sums as compensation, farmers from Dinoda, Kavsa and Kutasa villages staged a protest at the district collector`s office, during which they returned the amounts by submitting cheques to the collector.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `This is an insult to farmers`
"We lost all our crops, and they (government) expect us to accept this (financial assistance)? It is an insult to farmers," said a cultivator from Dinoda village. Angry over getting paltry sums as compensation, farmers from Dinoda, Kavsa and Kutasa villages staged a protest at the district collector`s office, during which they returned the amounts by submitting cheques to the collector.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Actual transfer of funds delayed, claim farmers&nbsp;
However, many farmers said the actual transfer of funds got delayed despite the availability of funds with the government. Some also alleged negligence by local revenue staff in completing the formalities. Under the PMFBY, the amount of compensation is directly deposited into farmers` bank accounts, but in several cases the credited amounts were in the range of Rs 3 to Rs 21.85, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Actual transfer of funds delayed, claim farmers&nbsp;
However, many farmers said the actual transfer of funds got delayed despite the availability of funds with the government. Some also alleged negligence by local revenue staff in completing the formalities. Under the PMFBY, the amount of compensation is directly deposited into farmers` bank accounts, but in several cases the credited amounts were in the range of Rs 3 to Rs 21.85, they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Farmers claim they had submitted all the required documents
Soybean, cotton and moong crops have suffered widespread damages across Akola district due to excessive rains in September. The state government had assured that financial relief would be provided to the affected farmers before Diwali. According to the farmers, they had submitted all required documents including their land records, Aadhaar and bank details to the revenue officials for processing compensation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Farmers claim they had submitted all the required documents
Soybean, cotton and moong crops have suffered widespread damages across Akola district due to excessive rains in September. The state government had assured that financial relief would be provided to the affected farmers before Diwali. According to the farmers, they had submitted all required documents including their land records, Aadhaar and bank details to the revenue officials for processing compensation.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Farmers stage protest at district collector`s office
Expressing disappointment over the scanty financial assistance they received under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) ahead of Diwali, the farmers staged a protest at the district collector`s office on Thursday and returned the amounts through cheques. "This is not relief but mockery of farmers," they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Farmers stage protest at district collector`s office
Expressing disappointment over the scanty financial assistance they received under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) ahead of Diwali, the farmers staged a protest at the district collector`s office on Thursday and returned the amounts through cheques. "This is not relief but mockery of farmers," they said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Farmers in Akola get Rs 3 to Rs 21 compensation under govt crop insurance scheme; call it `mockery` Farmers in some villages of Maharashtra`s Akola district claimed to have received as little as Rs 3 and Rs 21 as compensation under a central insurance scheme for the crop losses they suffered due to heavy rains, and called the aid as "insulting" and "mockery" of their plight. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Farmers in Akola get Rs 3 to Rs 21 compensation under govt crop insurance scheme; call it `mockery`Farmers in some villages of Maharashtra`s Akola district claimed to have received as little as Rs 3 and Rs 21 as compensation under a central insurance scheme for the crop losses they suffered due to heavy rains, and called the aid as "insulting" and "mockery" of their plight. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No basis for SEC`s argument on VVPAT machines, says Congress leader
Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant said the SEC`s argument was not tenable because VVPAT testing was done in one ward of the Nanded Waghala City Municipal Corporation during its elections in 2017. There is no basis for this argument, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: No basis for SEC`s argument on VVPAT machines, says Congress leader
Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant said the SEC`s argument was not tenable because VVPAT testing was done in one ward of the Nanded Waghala City Municipal Corporation during its elections in 2017. There is no basis for this argument, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition studying SEC&rsquo;s statement ruling out use of VVPAT in Maharashtra local body polls
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) has said there was no provision in the laws or rules governing local body elections for the use of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines. Referring to it, Parab said the Opposition was studying the SEC`s statement.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Opposition studying SEC&rsquo;s statement ruling out use of VVPAT in Maharashtra local body polls
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) has said there was no provision in the laws or rules governing local body elections for the use of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines. Referring to it, Parab said the Opposition was studying the SEC`s statement.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Protest will be held in a peaceful manner, assures Shiv Sena (UBT) leader
Citizens will not be inconvenienced due to the protest march, he said. The entire opposition leadership in the state, including Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackery, will participate in the march. It will be held in a peaceful manner, and issues like vote theft and irregularities in voter lists will be highlighted, the Sena (UBT) MLC said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Protest will be held in a peaceful manner, assures Shiv Sena (UBT) leader
Citizens will not be inconvenienced due to the protest march, he said. The entire opposition leadership in the state, including Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackery, will participate in the march. It will be held in a peaceful manner, and issues like vote theft and irregularities in voter lists will be highlighted, the Sena (UBT) MLC said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Protest march to be taken out from Fashion Street to BMC headquarters
The Thackeray cousins and Pawar held a meeting at the Y B Chavan here on Thursday to finalise the nitty-gritty of the grand joint rally, where senior Congress leader Naseem Khan, Peasants and Workers Party (PWP)`s Jayant Patil, and leaders of Left parties were also present. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab said the protest march will be taken out from the Fashion Street in south Mumbai to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters. It will be held between 1 pm and 4 pm.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Protest march to be taken out from Fashion Street to BMC headquarters
The Thackeray cousins and Pawar held a meeting at the Y B Chavan here on Thursday to finalise the nitty-gritty of the grand joint rally, where senior Congress leader Naseem Khan, Peasants and Workers Party (PWP)`s Jayant Patil, and leaders of Left parties were also present. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab said the protest march will be taken out from the Fashion Street in south Mumbai to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters. It will be held between 1 pm and 4 pm.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray cousins, Pawar to lead Oppn`s Nov 1 protest march against `irregularities` in voters` list Top leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi allies, including Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar along with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray, will lead the Opposition`s November 1 protest march in Mumbai against alleged irregularities in voters` lists. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray cousins, Pawar to lead Oppn`s Nov 1 protest march against `irregularities` in voters` listTop leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi allies, including Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar along with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray, will lead the Opposition`s November 1 protest march in Mumbai against alleged irregularities in voters` lists. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Manoj Jarange meets protesters
On Thursday, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange met the protesters at the agitation site in Nagpur. Kadu said he had appealed for support from various sections of society.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Manoj Jarange meets protesters
On Thursday, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange met the protesters at the agitation site in Nagpur. Kadu said he had appealed for support from various sections of society.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hopeful that a good decision will come out today, says former state minister
"The important issue is the complete loan waiver of poor farmers. I am hopeful that a good decision will come out today," the former state minister said. A decision on the future course of the `Maha Elgar` morcha (agitation) will be taken after the meeting with the chief minister, he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hopeful that a good decision will come out today, says former state minister
"The important issue is the complete loan waiver of poor farmers. I am hopeful that a good decision will come out today," the former state minister said. A decision on the future course of the `Maha Elgar` morcha (agitation) will be taken after the meeting with the chief minister, he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis had asked Kadu to come to Mumbai for discussions
Fadnavis had asked Kadu and other farmer agitation leaders to come to Mumbai for discussions over their demands, instead of holding protests that inconvenience the public and may be exploited by "vested interests". Speaking to a regional news channel on Thursday, Kadu said he, along with other farmer leaders, will be meeting CM Fadnavis in Mumbai at 7 pm.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis had asked Kadu to come to Mumbai for discussions
Fadnavis had asked Kadu and other farmer agitation leaders to come to Mumbai for discussions over their demands, instead of holding protests that inconvenience the public and may be exploited by "vested interests". Speaking to a regional news channel on Thursday, Kadu said he, along with other farmer leaders, will be meeting CM Fadnavis in Mumbai at 7 pm.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State ministers Pankaj Bhoyar and Ashish Jaiswal hold discussions with protesters&nbsp;&nbsp;
Later, state ministers Pankaj Bhoyar and Ashish Jaiswal also held discussions with the protesters on behalf of the government. Kadu on Wednesday evening said they will vacate the national highway and move to a nearby ground, and he will decide the future course of action after meeting CM Fadnavis on Thursday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State ministers Pankaj Bhoyar and Ashish Jaiswal hold discussions with protesters&nbsp;&nbsp;
Later, state ministers Pankaj Bhoyar and Ashish Jaiswal also held discussions with the protesters on behalf of the government. Kadu on Wednesday evening said they will vacate the national highway and move to a nearby ground, and he will decide the future course of action after meeting CM Fadnavis on Thursday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ex-MLA Kadu to meet CM Fadnavis on farmers` issues, says hopeful of good decision Former MLA Bachchu Kadu, who is leading a massive protest for farm loan waiver, on Thursday said he will meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai later in the evening and is hopeful of a good decision. The Prahar Janshakti Party leader also said that a decision on the future course of their agitation will also be taken after the meeting. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ex-MLA Kadu to meet CM Fadnavis on farmers` issues, says hopeful of good decisionFormer MLA Bachchu Kadu, who is leading a massive protest for farm loan waiver, on Thursday said he will meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai later in the evening and is hopeful of a good decision. The Prahar Janshakti Party leader also said that a decision on the future course of their agitation will also be taken after the meeting. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bombay HC had asked protesters to leave site
The tractor march of farmers began on Monday from Chandurbazar in Amravati district and halted at Wardha before arriving in Nagpur on Tuesday evening. The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the protesters, who had blocked National Highway 44 near Nagpur city, to leave the site.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bombay HC had asked protesters to leave site
The tractor march of farmers began on Monday from Chandurbazar in Amravati district and halted at Wardha before arriving in Nagpur on Tuesday evening. The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the protesters, who had blocked National Highway 44 near Nagpur city, to leave the site.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Key MNS-MVA meeting today to review November 1 march; joint presser to follow
The meeting will also review the preparations for the march, and it is informed that a joint press conference of all leaders will be held after the meeting.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Key MNS-MVA meeting today to review November 1 march; joint presser to follow
The meeting will also review the preparations for the march, and it is informed that a joint press conference of all leaders will be held after the meeting.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crucial MNS-MVA joint meeting today to discuss November 1 rally preparations
MNS President Raj Thackeray will also be present at this meeting. Along with him, Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, and Congress party leaders will also be present for this meeting. This meeting is organized at Yashwantrao Chavan Center at 12:30 PM today to resolve the discrepancies in the voter list.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crucial MNS-MVA joint meeting today to discuss November 1 rally preparations
MNS President Raj Thackeray will also be present at this meeting. Along with him, Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, and Congress party leaders will also be present for this meeting. This meeting is organized at Yashwantrao Chavan Center at 12:30 PM today to resolve the discrepancies in the voter list.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS, MVA alliance gears up for November 1 march with key meeting today
MNS and MVA are set to meet today to plan their November 1 march, as political activity intensifies ahead of the elections. As per the reports, MNS chief Raj Thackeray is also expected to join the meeting.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: MNS, MVA alliance gears up for November 1 march with key meeting today
MNS and MVA are set to meet today to plan their November 1 march, as political activity intensifies ahead of the elections. As per the reports, MNS chief Raj Thackeray is also expected to join the meeting.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp; MNS and MVA meeting to be held today&nbsp;
In the context of the November 1 march and upcoming elections, there is a focus on meetings, and in this context, it is informed that a joint meeting of MNS and MVA will be held today for the `March` preparation on November 1.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp; MNS and MVA meeting to be held today&nbsp;
In the context of the November 1 march and upcoming elections, there is a focus on meetings, and in this context, it is informed that a joint meeting of MNS and MVA will be held today for the `March` preparation on November 1.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Santacruz residents lose yet another footpath to civic work chaos
For residents of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bumpy-ride-on-santacruz-metro-service-road-frustrates-bikers-and-autorickshaw-drivers-23598570?button=next" rel="nofollow">Santacruz</a>, losing a footpath has become an all-too-familiar story. What was once a convenient walking stretch for hundreds of pedestrians is now a dug-up mess of debris, cables, and open drains. This time, another pavement in the heart of the suburb has been torn apart, allegedly to facilitate civic work. And while officials and contractors have promised to rebuild it once the work concludes, residents say they have little faith left in these assurances.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Santacruz residents lose yet another footpath to civic work chaos
For residents of Santacruz, losing a footpath has become an all-too-familiar story. What was once a convenient walking stretch for hundreds of pedestrians is now a dug-up mess of debris, cables, and open drains. This time, another pavement in the heart of the suburb has been torn apart, allegedly to facilitate civic work. And while officials and contractors have promised to rebuild it once the work concludes, residents say they have little faith left in these assurances.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic diversion necessary to facilitate the Elements Launching work&nbsp;
According to an order issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic&ndash;Eastern Suburbs) Pradeep Chavan, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-traffic-diversions-on-jvlr-for-metro-6-work-from-nov-5-23600822?2011-nov-breakingnews" rel="nofollow">traffic diversion </a>is necessary to facilitate the Elements Launching work being carried out by Eagle Infra India Ltd. To ensure smooth traffic movement and public safety, temporary closures and alternate routes have been put in place.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic diversion necessary to facilitate the Elements Launching work&nbsp;
According to an order issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic&ndash;Eastern Suburbs) Pradeep Chavan, the traffic diversion is necessary to facilitate the Elements Launching work being carried out by Eagle Infra India Ltd. To ensure smooth traffic movement and public safety, temporary closures and alternate routes have been put in place.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic diversions on JVLR for Metro-6 work from Nov 5
Mumbai Traffic Police on Wednesday announced diversions in the Sakinaka <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/over-80-mumbai-traffic-cops-get-cpr-training-at-hiranandani-hospital-in-powai-23600200?en-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Traffic Division</a> due to ongoing Mumbai Metro 6 construction work between Milindnagar and Ganeshghat Selfie Point on the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR).&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic diversions on JVLR for Metro-6 work from Nov 5
Mumbai Traffic Police on Wednesday announced diversions in the Sakinaka Traffic Division due to ongoing Mumbai Metro 6 construction work between Milindnagar and Ganeshghat Selfie Point on the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR).&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: WagonR seized in Chembur case; accused booked for attempt to murder
The WagonR has been seized, confirmed Rajesh Kewale, senior police inspector of Chembur police station. Police are yet to determine whether Divte was under the influence of alcohol; his medical test results are awaited. Divte has been booked under Section 109 (attempt to murder) of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bns-with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility-23360118" rel="nofollow">Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS</a>). His friend, who was with him inside the car during the crime, is yet to be found. &ldquo;The search for him is on; he will be arrested as well,&rdquo; said Kewale.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: WagonR seized in Chembur case; accused booked for attempt to murder
The WagonR has been seized, confirmed Rajesh Kewale, senior police inspector of Chembur police station. Police are yet to determine whether Divte was under the influence of alcohol; his medical test results are awaited. Divte has been booked under Section 109 (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). His friend, who was with him inside the car during the crime, is yet to be found. &ldquo;The search for him is on; he will be arrested as well,&rdquo; said Kewale.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai constable injured while on duty, accused driver arrested in Chembur
The constable sustained leg injury and was rushed to Rajawadi Hospital, where he was treated and later discharged. He has been granted medical leave for complete recovery. Following the incident, police launched a manhunt and, after extensive tracing, arrested the accused driver, Mangesh Divte, 35, a resident of Siddharth Colony, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-chembur-man-dupes-10-investors-of-rs-83-lakh-with-fake-goat-and-garment-business-23600493" rel="nofollow">Chembur</a>.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai constable injured while on duty, accused driver arrested in Chembur
The constable sustained leg injury and was rushed to Rajawadi Hospital, where he was treated and later discharged. He has been granted medical leave for complete recovery. Following the incident, police launched a manhunt and, after extensive tracing, arrested the accused driver, Mangesh Divte, 35, a resident of Siddharth Colony, Chembur.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Driver runs over on-duty constable during Chembur night patrol, arrested
A constable attached to the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/chembur-gold-scam-busted-crime-branch-nabs-gang-leader-duping-senior-citizens-23600500" rel="nofollow">Chembur police station </a>was injured after being run over by a car during night patrol duty late on Tuesday. The injured, identified as Constable Sachin Patil, 40, is part of the police beat marshal team and has been serving in Chembur for the past two years. &nbsp;According to police, the incident took place around 10.30 pm on Tuesday on Road No. 4 near Gandhi Maidan.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Driver runs over on-duty constable during Chembur night patrol, arrested
A constable attached to the Chembur police station was injured after being run over by a car during night patrol duty late on Tuesday. The injured, identified as Constable Sachin Patil, 40, is part of the police beat marshal team and has been serving in Chembur for the past two years. &nbsp;According to police, the incident took place around 10.30 pm on Tuesday on Road No. 4 near Gandhi Maidan.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai pavement torn up again for civic work, residents lose patience
This time, another pavement in the heart of the suburb has been torn apart, allegedly to facilitate civic work. And while officials and contractors have promised to rebuild it once the work concludes, residents say they have little faith left in these assurances. &ldquo;Every time they break something, they say it&rsquo;s temporary. But we have seen how long &lsquo;temporary&rsquo; lasts in Mumbai,&rdquo; said Ajit Ajgaonkar, who uses the same road daily.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai pavement torn up again for civic work, residents lose patience
This time, another pavement in the heart of the suburb has been torn apart, allegedly to facilitate civic work. And while officials and contractors have promised to rebuild it once the work concludes, residents say they have little faith left in these assurances. &ldquo;Every time they break something, they say it&rsquo;s temporary. But we have seen how long &lsquo;temporary&rsquo; lasts in Mumbai,&rdquo; said Ajit Ajgaonkar, who uses the same road daily.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Santacruz residents lose yet another footpath to civic work chaos
For residents of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bumpy-ride-on-santacruz-metro-service-road-frustrates-bikers-and-autorickshaw-drivers-23598570?button=next" rel="nofollow">Santacruz</a>, losing a footpath has become an all-too-familiar story. What was once a convenient walking stretch for hundreds of pedestrians is now a dug-up mess of debris, cables, and open drains.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Santacruz residents lose yet another footpath to civic work chaos
For residents of Santacruz, losing a footpath has become an all-too-familiar story. What was once a convenient walking stretch for hundreds of pedestrians is now a dug-up mess of debris, cables, and open drains.

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