Mumbai reports 1,034 cases
Mumbai reported over 1000 cases for the third consecutive day on Friday as 1,034 persons tested positive for coronavirus. Three persons died taking the death toll to 11,461. The city has so far recorded 3,23,877 cases and 3,02,232 recoveries. As many as 9,315 persons are undergoing treatment. Photo by KK Choudhary/BCCL
Threat letter in car outside Antilia
The Mumbai Police has launched a massive manhunt after a car containing gelatin and a threat letter was found outside billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence Antilia on Thursday. However, prior to the car's arrival, no threat call or letter had been received by anyone with any connection to the Ambani family. According to cops, the car was stolen from Vikhroli area a few days ago and its chassis number was damaged. The real owner of the vehicle has been identified. Security has been tightened outside Antilia. Photo: ANI
Mask ya mazak?
On one hand, where the government is urging people to wear masks at all times in public places, on the other hand, a man was spotted in a local train napping with his mask used to shield his eyes from the sunlight.
Token protest by truck owners
Several trucks, tempos and trailers in Maharashtra went off roads on Friday for a day in a ‘token protest’ against rising diesel prices in the country, which could affect supply of essential and non-essential goods to the city. Although there was no hike in fuel prices on Thursday, diesel in Mumbai has peaked to Rs 88.44/litre, while petrol is Rs 97.34. Photo by KK Choudhary/BCCL
Gas supply suspended in Thane East
Mahanagar gas supply to hundreds of customers in Thane East has been suspended after an arterial pipeline suffered damage during an ongoing civic work near Vinayak society, Kopri on Friday evening. MGL staff along with RDMC, fire brigade are present on site and no casualty or injuries have been reported, informed the RDMC. Repair work is in progress and it may take few more hours for the gas supply to be restored. Photo by Anil Shinde/BCCL
Cleanup marshals in Malad
The BMC has appointed marshals to ensure that people follow COVID-19 appropriate behaviour to mitigate spread of coronavirus infection in Mumbai. Several marshals were spotted combing through the Malad market on Friday to get hold of violators and fine them for not wearing masks. Photo by Uma Kadam/BCCL
Women RPF personnel onboard
Starting Friday, a team of 50 women personnel with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) will start escorting local trains in Mumbai as well as long-distance trains on the Central line.
Train travellers, beware
Crime rate has started picking up ever since more categories of travellers were permitted to commute by local trains in Mumbai. The RPF women personnel will be carrying carbines as well as pistols for security.
Transgender murder case solved
Four persons, including a minor, have been arrested for the brutal daylight murder of a transgender person at Goregaon West two days ago. The person was stabbed to death with a sharp-edged weapon.
Second dose of vaccine
DY Patil hospital at Nerul in Navi Mumbai saw a good response from people as they turned up to take their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Photo by KK Choudhary/BCCL
Oval Maidan closed
As the city has been witnessing a rise in the number of COVID 19 cases, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) locked the gates of the iconic Oval Maidan in Mumbai from Friday onwards. No activity will be allowed in the Maidan in south Mumbai, including sports till further orders. Photo: ANI
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