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Mumbai news updates: City reports over 200 new Covid-19 cases
Mumbai reported 247 Covid-19 cases on Saturday and two deaths, taking the case tally to 7,59,328 and toll to 16,290. The city’s recovery rate is 97% with 7,37,671 recoveries. Also, 143 persons were arrested in an all out operation conducted by the police in Thane city. At least 126 police officers and 684 personnel took part in the operation that was carried out in the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. A magistrate’s court on Saturday remanded dismissed police official Sachin Waze, to Crime Branch custody till Monday. The Crime Branch had said that the investigation into the complaint of businessman Bimal Agarwal, had brought to light that former city police commissioner Param Bir Singh started the extortion racket immediately after Waze was reinstated in service in 2020. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates.Read Less
Security beefed after railway police at Bandra received call from a Dubai man warning of a bomb blast
Security was beefed up after the railway police at Bandra railway station received a call from an unidentified person warning of a bomb attack in Mumbai city late on Saturday. The caller made the call on the landline number at the Bandra railway police station at around 6.40 pm from one Jitesh Bhatia who resides in Dubai. Though the railway police found out that the caller is of “unsound mind”. Full story here
We've verified the bomb threat info. The caller stays in Dubai with his mother and is of unsound mind. Last week, he had similarly called an officer in Gandhidham, Gujarat and gave similar info. We've spoken to his relative: Mumbai Railway Police Commissioner Quaiser Khalid. (ANI)
Information about possible bomb attack in Mumbai has been received today telephonically by Bandra RPS. Caller contacted, security beefed up. All sister agencies have been informed, we are enquiring into the matter: Mumbai Railway Police Commissioner Quaiser Khalid. (ANI)
Mumbai reports over 200 Covid-19 cases
Mumbai reported 247 Covid-19 cases on Saturday and two deaths, taking the case tally to 7,59,328 and toll to 16,290. The city’s recovery rate is 97% with 7,37,671 recoveries. Full story here
Five injured after mishap at Metro work site in Bhiwandi
At least five workers were injured after rods used for construction of pillar for Metro train work collapsed in Bhiwandi on Saturday afternoon. Full story here
Mumbai: Crime Branch moves court against 'absconding accused' Param Bir Singh
The Crime Branch has moved a plea before the magistrate’s court seeking issuance of proclamation against absconding accused, former city police commissioner Param Bir Singh and two others, Vinay Singh and Chhota Shakeel aide Riyaz Bhatti , in an alleged extortion case. The Crime Branch said that a non bailable warrant was earlier issued by the court but the trio failed to appear. Searches at their homes also did not yield results. Full story here
Four Naxals killed in encounter with police in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district: official
A magistrate’s court on Saturday remanded dismissed police official Sachin Waze, to Crime Branch custody till Monday. The Crime Branch had said that the investigation into the complaint of businessman Bimal Agarwal, had brought to light that former city police commissioner Param Bir Singh started the extortion racket immediately after Waze was reinstated in service in 2020
Thane: State transport workers shave their heads as a mark of protest against state government during 17th day of strike
We condemn protests & violence happening in Maharashtra. Tripura Police have exposed fake photos posted on social media. I appeal to people of Amravati to maintain social harmony & peace. There should be action against leaders giving inciting speeches: Maharashtra LoP Devendra Fadnavis (ANI)
Mumbai's Esplanade Court sends Sachin Waze (in red t-shirt) to police custody till 15th November in connection with an extortion case. (ANI)
Maharashtra: Section 144 has been imposed in Amravati in view of protests against Tripura violence, Amravati's guardian minister Yashomati Thakur says (ANI)
This terrorist organization Raza academy is behind several violent incidents & riots in parts of Maharashtra. They create ruckus in the name of Islam. I'll appeal to state govt either they ban this org or we've to look to finish them: BJP MLA Nitesh Rane on yesterday's violence (ANI)
We condemn what happened in Amravati y'day. I appeal to citizens & political leaders that it's our responsibility to maintain harmony & peace here. I want to tell the Guardian minister to not give political colour to this but talk about safety of people: Navneet R Rana, Amravati MP (ANI)
We condemn the violence. I spoke to Devendra Fadnavis, Amravati MP to help maintain social harmony and peace. We are focusing on how to keep the situation under control and maintain peace: Maharashtra HM Dilip Walse Patil on violence in rallies at Amravati, Nanded and Malegaon (ANI)
We condemn yesterday's violence (in rallies at Amravati, Nanded, and Malegaon). Action will be taken against the culprits. Those who have organized these protests had a responsibility to make sure that protests shall be held peacefully: Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik (ANI)
Maha signs MoU with US org for EV policy tech support
In a crucial move to implement the state’s recentlylaunched electric vehicle (EV) policy, the state government signed an MoU with USbased non-profit organization Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), which will provide technical support to the state.
Maharashtra: Cops lathicharge mob as stones hurled during saffron bandh in Amravati
A mob hurled stones and damaged shops at various places in Amravati city of Maharashtra on Saturday during a bandh organised by a saffron body prompting the police to lathicharge the protesters, an official said. The incident occurred during a bandh (shutdown) called by a saffron body against Friday's stone-pelting incidents in Amravati city during rallies held by Muslim organisations in protest against the Tripura communal violence. (PTI)
Maha: 20 FIRs registered, 20 held over protests against Tripura violence
At least 20 FIRs were registered in connection with stone-pelting during rallies held in protest against the Tripura communal violence in five districts of Maharashtra and 20 persons were arrested, police said on Saturday. (PTI)
Maharashtra transport minister holds talks with Sharad Pawar on MSRTC employees strike
Maharashtra transport minister Anil Parab met NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday morning and held talks regarding the ongoing strike by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) employees. The employees of MSRTC have been protesting for the last 15 days. Today is the 16th day of the protest.