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Mira Road Violence: Security heightened, police personnel on alert at Mira Road

Mira Road Violence: Security heightened, police personnel on alert at Mira Road

After a clash was reported from Mumbai's Mira Road, bulldozers razed illegal structures and encroachments in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road on Tuesday. "Illegal structures and encroachments were razed by bulldozers in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road where Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha celebrations were stone pelted. After instructions from the Maharashtra government, action is being taken by the Municipal Corporation with the help of the police," the Maharashtra government said. Meanwhile, three persons were arrested in Mumbai and an FIR was filed against unknown individuals after at least four cases of outraging religious sentiments were filed in the city following the Mira Road Violence.

31 January,2024 03:28 PM IST
Mira Road Violence: Mira Road locals react to the incident

Mira Road Violence: Mira Road locals react to the incident

Violence erupted between two groups in Mira Road area of Mumbai on January 22, Pran Pratishtha Day. A day after the clash, bulldozers razed illegal structures, encroachments in Naya Nagar area of Mira Road. Soon after the Mira Road Violence incident, heavy police force was deployed in the area to avoid any untoward situation. Locals in Mira Road reacted after the violent incident and they lauded police action for stabilizing the situation. Police issued a fresh advisory on Jan 24 asking all groups not to forward any messages related to clashes on social media. The violent incident was reported on Jan 22, the same day when the Ram Mandir ‘Pran Pratishtha’ was performed.

25 January,2024 03:03 PM IST
Mira Road Violence: What was the sequence of events that led to the violence?

Mira Road Violence: What was the sequence of events that led to the violence?

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday razed ‘illegal’ structures and encroachments in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road in Thane where a clash between two groups of people was reported on the eve of Ram temple ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony in Ayodhya Gita Jain. BJP MLA from Mira Bhayander Constituency, explained the sequence of events that led to the violence. Following the Mira Road Violence, wherein two groups clashed, next to Mumbai, significant security measures have been enforced in the region. Police have detained a man seen agitating people in a viral video on social media. According to the report, in response to Mira Road clash, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed the arrest of thirteen individuals, with ongoing efforts to identify other suspects.

24 January,2024 11:17 AM IST
Mumbai train firing: RPF constable shoots ASI and three passengers on the train

Mumbai train firing: RPF constable shoots ASI and three passengers on the train

An RPF constable allegedly opened fire inside moving Jaipur Express train after it crossed Palghar Station on July 31. An RPF ASI and three other passengers were shot dead and the accused jumped from the train after committing the crime. The accused RPF constable has been arrested by the police. The firing incident happened inside the Jaipur Express Train (12956). The reason for the firing is yet to be ascertained and an investigation into the matter is underway.

31 July,2023 01:06 PM IST
Mumbai train firing: CPRO Western Railways gives details of deadly shootout

Mumbai train firing: CPRO Western Railways gives details of deadly shootout

An RPF constable allegedly opened fire inside moving Jaipur Express train after it crossed Palghar Station on July 31. An RPF ASI and three other passengers were shot dead and the accused jumped from the train after committing the crime. The accused RPF constable has been arrested by the police. The firing incident happened inside the Jaipur Express Train (12956). The reason for the firing is yet to be ascertained and an investigation into the matter is underway.

31 July,2023 11:55 AM IST
Mumbai: 56-year-old man kills his live-in partner, chops up body parts

Mumbai: 56-year-old man kills his live-in partner, chops up body parts

A 56-year-old man has been arrested by the Naya Nagar police for murdering his 32-year-old live in partner at Mira Road. According to the police, the woman was murdered two to three days ago. The occupants of the building got a foul smell emanating from one of the flats and alerted the cops. The police said that they found the woman’s body cut into pieces. The deceased has been identified as Saraswati Vaidya, while her-live in partner is Manoj Sane.

08 June,2023 04:29 PM IST | Mumbai
Shopkeepers Clash With Municipal Corporation Officers Over Illegal Encroachments

Shopkeepers Clash With Municipal Corporation Officers Over Illegal Encroachments

At Shanti Park Complex in Mira Road East, shopkeepers scuffled with officers and employees of the encroachment department of Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation. The officers were present to take action against the illegal occupation and construction outside the shops and on roads. After the fight, police and municipal security guards detained the attackers. 

16 November,2022 01:31 PM IST
More commuters turn up at stations in Mumbai Metropolitan Region

More commuters turn up at stations in Mumbai Metropolitan Region

With a large number of people dependent on jobs in the city, ticket sales zoom at these stations; maximum tickets issued at Dombivli on CR and at Bhayander on WR, Stations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) saw larger crowds on August 17. Stations like Dombivli, Mira Road, Virar and Vasai saw many queuing up for monthly passes.

18 August,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Politicos react on meat ban by Mumbai Mira Road-Bhayandar civic body

Politicos react on meat ban by Mumbai Mira Road-Bhayandar civic body

After a widely criticized beef ban in Maharashtra, residents in a part of the state will not get any meat for eight days. The slaughter and sale of meat has been temporarily banned in those areas because of a Jain festival starting later this week.

08 September,2015 12:52 PM IST

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