Mira Road

A dispute over housing goats for Bakrid rituals inside a Mira Road housing society escalated into protests and a bizarre pig-carrying incident. Objections arose over animal sacrifice within residential premises, leading to a standoff. Police intervened, and goats were eventually relocated to a designated municipal site, restoring order.

Tensions erupted in Mira Road over goats kept in a housing society ahead of Bakri Eid. Following viral videos and an injury, authorities removed around 40-50 goats. Local residents and politicians emphasized the need for designated sacrifice sites, with a former MP calling for a ban on society premises. Leaders urged peaceful celebrations.

Tensions flared in Mira Road after a video of a policeman with a pig went viral amid a dispute over goats kept in a housing society for Bakrid. The municipal corporation removed the goats, and police maintained a heavy presence. Local leaders called for animal sacrifices only at designated sites, with some Hindu groups protesting with pigs.

In a surprising turn of events on Mira Road, a conflict sparked over the presence of goats brought into a housing society for Bakrid festivities, resulting in public demonstrations and police involvement. While the right to religious sacrifice is safeguarded by law, municipal regulations strictly prohibit the act within residential properties.

A 29-year-old man, Sagar Sugire, was brutally murdered in Dahisar East after confronting his sister-in-law's lover. Sagar attempted to persuade the man to end the affair, but the situation escalated into a violent altercation. The accused allegedly assaulted Sagar severely, including throwing him down stairs and striking him with stones, leading to his death at Nair Hospital.

Tension erupted in Mira Road, Thane, as residents clashed over goats kept in a housing society for Bakrid sacrifices. The incident follows calls from Mumbai's mayor and BJP leaders for a ban on animal sacrifice in residential complexes. Muslim leaders warn such restrictions could heighten communal tensions.

Maharashtra ATS questioned 57 individuals across the state for allegedly following or communicating with Pakistan-linked gangster Shahzad Bhatti on social media. The operation, spanning multiple cities, aims to dismantle alleged digital networks influencing youth towards anti-national activities. Investigators are analyzing digital records to determine the extent of contact.

Mumbai Police have busted a synthetic drug manufacturing network, seizing raw materials and chemicals worth Rs 4 lakh. This seizure prevented the production of mephedrone (MD) valued at nearly Rs 100 crore, thwarting a plan to flood the market with narcotics. The operation led to the arrest of thirteen individuals and the recovery of 6.

Counter-terror agencies suspect Mumbai resident Zaib Zubair Ansari (31), arrested for stabbing two security guards in Mira Road, is self-radicalised. Here’s what preliminary probes reveal

A man, identified as Zaib Zubair Ansari, allegedly attacked two security guards at a Mumbai construction site with a sharp weapon. Investigators are probing the incident as a possible "lone wolf" terror attack, with early findings pointing towards radicalization. Digital devices and notes referencing the Islamic State were recovered from his residence.

In Mira Road, the ATS is investigating a "lone wolf" attack where a man allegedly targeted two security guards based on their religion. The suspect, Zaib Zubair Ansari, reportedly asked one guard if he was Hindu before stabbing him, and then questioned another guard about reciting the 'kalma' before attacking him. The suspect was apprehended swiftly.

A 31-year-old man, Zaib Zubair Ansari, was arrested and remanded to ATS custody after allegedly attacking two security guards at a Mira Road construction site. The accused reportedly questioned the guards about their religion before stabbing them. Digital material allegedly showing Islamic State references was recovered from his residence.