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In a recent development in Mumbai, the main accused in the BMW hit-and-run case, Mihir Shah, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody by a Mumbai court. This comes after Mihir confessed to being behind the wheels of the car at the time of the accident which led to the tragic death of 45-year-old Kaveri Nakhwa. The incident sent shockwaves through the city as details emerged of the driver fleeing the spot and altering his appearance to avoid detection.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘yellow alert’ for Mumbai and Thane, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall with strong surface winds along the Konkan belt until July 15. This comes in the aftermath of heavy showers that disrupted normal life in Mumbai, raising concerns about waterlogging and traffic disruptions in the city.
Meanwhile, in the political realm, preparations are underway for the biennial council elections starting tomorrow for 11 seats with 12 candidates vying for victory. Parties are taking precautions to prevent cross-voting, with MLAs being accommodated in various hotels across Mumbai to maintain party discipline.
The Maharashtra government introduced the Maharashtra Special Public Security Act, 2024 in a bid to address urban naxal activities in the state. Additionally, Maharashtra minister Sudhir Mungantiwar refuted claims regarding the historic weapon ‘wagh nakh’, stating that the government’s expenditure on acquiring the weapon was minimal, contrary to reports suggesting otherwise.
On a different note, a 28-year-old domestic help was booked for stealing two gold bricks worth Rs 1 crore from his employer’s house in Juhu, shedding light on incidents of theft and security lapses in residential areas.
As Mumbai gears up for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, discussions on seat-sharing within the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance have intensified. The Congress, NCP-SP, and Shiv Sena are negotiating the allocation of assembly seats, setting the stage for a closely contested electoral battle. Stay tuned for more updates on these evolving stories.
