Keeping whistle-blowers’ identity secret is vital
Updated On: 06 September, 2024 06:51 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
This is shocking as the authorities, instead of taking action against the illegalities, have put her life at risk
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Illegal street hawkers in the area; (right) Cars parked illegally in the area
An activist speaking out against unauthorised hawkers and illegal parking along the inner roads of Vashi, causing congestion and traffic snarls, has been publicly named by the authorities as the person complaining about anti-social elements. This is shocking as the authorities, instead of taking action against the illegalities, have put her life at risk.
While she received some local support, the situation has taken a disturbing turn after authorities, including the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) and traffic police named her publicly. The activist claimed that she has been taking up various issues in the vicinity. Now that she has been identified by authorities, they even salute her in a mocking manner, she claimed and she has faced aggression when trying to stop illegal parking.
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