Bhandup

A wedding guest died after falling into a 30-foot septic tank pit in an under-construction building in Bhandup West. The incident occurred when the deceased chased men who allegedly made gestures at a woman. Ten others were injured when a temporary platform they used to rescue the first victim gave way.

Tragedy struck Bhandup late Thursday night as a group attending a nearby event plunged into an under-construction pit, claiming one life and injuring ten others. Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene near Metro Mall. Victims, aged 19 to 43, were hospitalized, with one fatality confirmed. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

A banker couple from Bhandup tragically lost their lives on the Mumbai-Nashik highway near Kharegaon after their motorcycle was struck by a container truck. The accident occurred Saturday morning as they returned from visiting a relative. Police are investigating the possibility of the victims being in the truck's blind spot during a turn.

A Mumbai court denied bail to a BEST bus driver accused of a fatal e-bus crash. The driver, Santosh Sawant, allegedly lost control of the vehicle, killing four and injuring twelve. The judge highlighted that his admitted lack of e-vehicle training worsened the situation, stating the incident was avoidable had he refused to drive an unfamiliar bus.

A 75-year-old man tragically passed away after a section of a ground-plus-one residential building collapsed in Bhandup (West) on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at Tulshipada in Patkar Compound, where a portion of the first-floor slab gave way, leading to the fatality. The injured man was pronounced dead upon arrival at Navkar Hospital.

A sessions court overturned a magistrate's dismissal of a woman's assault complaint, upholding her constitutional right to promote her religion. The judge ruled the lower court erred by relying on a police report without allowing the victim to present evidence. Proceedings are now reinstated for the woman and her alleged attackers.

Mumbai EOW filed a chargesheet against three Sunshine Developers partners for allegedly diverting Rs 18.22 crore from a Rs 90 crore LIC Housing Finance loan. The funds were misused, halting construction and leading to bankruptcy, causing losses to the lender and complainant Pratik Vira, who alleged a larger fraud.

A speeding motorcycle carrying three people collided with another bike on the Eastern Express Highway near Vikhroli, resulting in two fatalities and one injury. The impact caused the second motorcycle to crash into a roadside tree. Police have registered a case against the rider of the speeding motorcycle for rash and negligent driving.

Mumbai residents are rushing to book LPG cylinders. Daily bookings have more than doubled as people fear a shortage. Commercial supply has stopped, and domestic deliveries are taking longer. Many consumers are unable to book online or via phone. Dealers assure that domestic supply continues and urge people to avoid panic. Deliveries are delayed due to a backlog.

Mumbaikars are escaping city light pollution for organized stargazing events on the outskirts. Destinations like Bhandardara and Malshej offer clear skies, allowing participants to explore planets, galaxies, and the Milky Way through powerful telescopes. This trend blends science and adventure, providing a unique connection to the cosmos.

Mumbai's water security is set to significantly improve with new, advanced treatment plants at Bhandup and Panjrapur becoming operational by 2029-30. Welspun Enterprises secured a Rs 3,145 crore contract for the Panjrapur facility, which, along with Bhandup, will meet 65% of the city's water needs. These state-of-the-art plants promise safer, better-tasting water and a step closer to 24x7 supply.

The BMC has proposed the construction of an ROB from Veer Savarkar Marg at Bhandup (East) to Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg in Bhandup (West) at an estimated cost of Rs 106 crore.

The Bhandup police arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly misbehaving with his 30-year-old differently-abled co-worker at the Shangrila biscuit manufacturing unit on Saturday.

Mahindra Lifespaces has entered into a joint development agreement with landowner K K Bangur to develop a 37-acre land parcel in Bhandup, Mumbai. The mixed-use project is estimated to be valued between Rs 8,000-11,000 crore and will include residential, retail, and office spaces. The developer will be able to sell approximately 40 lakh sqft of carpet area. The project is expected to take 8-10 years to complete and will include public amenities such as a park, school, playground, and theatre. This land parcel was previously sold to the Neptune Group in 2005.

Bhandup police have arrested a 25-year-old youth for extorting Rs25,000 from a 16-year-old girl after blackmailing her with her objectionable pictures. The accused was produced before special Pocso court, which remanded him to police custody.

A fire broke out in Sunrise Hospital of Dreams Mall in Bhandup, Mumbai early on Friday morning.