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Transgender person, friend jump into Mahim creek after argument: Police | Mumbai News

Transgender person, friend jump into Mahim creek after argument: Police | Mumbai News

A transgender person and his friend who allegedly jumped into Mahim creek Tuesday afternoon were not found after a search operation by the police and fire brigade till late evening. According to police, the transgender person, identified as Irshad Asif Shaikh (22), and Kalandar Altaf Khan (20)— both residents of Nargis Dutt Nagar in Bandra (west) — were engaged in an argument on the creek bridge located between Mahim and Bandra. During the argument, Irshad allegedly jumped into the water, and Khan took the plunge to rescue him. Bystanders noticed the incident and informed the police. Police officials from Bandra and Mahim reached the spot and the fire brigade was alerted. A senior police officer said, “The NDRF was also informed and a search operation was undertaken.” The Mahim police informed the family members of Shaikh and Khan, and recorded their statements. Till late evening, the duo was not found and the search was called off, said police. Story continues below this ad Police said the two were close friends and were arguing over pictures …

Traitor jibe at Shinde: Mumbai cops reach Kunal Kamra’s Mahim home as he fails to appear

Traitor jibe at Shinde: Mumbai cops reach Kunal Kamra’s Mahim home as he fails to appear

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra. | Photo Credit: X@kunalkamra88 Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra on Monday (March 31, 2025) failed to appear before Khar police in connection with the case registered for his “traitor” jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, while a team went to his Mahim home to “check” his availability. He was supposed to appear before Khar police during the day, an official said, adding it was the second time he was summoned. “A Khar police team went to his house in Mahim, where his family stays, to check whether he would appear in connection with the case or not. Since he did not, further course of action will be decided soon,” the official said. The first notice seeking his appearance was issued last week, and the comedian’s request for seven days’ time was denied by police. The Madras High Court on March 28 granted interim anticipatory bail to Mr. Kamra on the condition that he execute a bond to the satisfaction of the judicial magistrate at Vanur in Villupuram district in Tamil …

Sena’s Sarvankar seeks Raj’s support in Mahim; BJP firm on backing MNS chief’s son

Sena’s Sarvankar seeks Raj’s support in Mahim; BJP firm on backing MNS chief’s son

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray. File | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Shiv Sena’s Mahim candidate Sadanand Sarvnakar on Wednesday (October 30, 2024) asked Raj Thackeray not to do injustice to him by urging the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief to withdraw from the electoral race where the latter’s son Amit Thackeray is also in the fray. His remarks came after Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) still wants to throw its weight behind debutant Mr. Amit Thackeray in the seat in south-central Mumbai, which the ruling Shiv Sena is also contesting. In a post on the social media platform X, Mr. Sarvankar said he has been a Shiv Sena worker for 40 years and has become MLA three times through hard work. Had the late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray been there, he would not have asked him to abandon the seat for his relatives, Mr. Sarvankar said. Mr. Sarvankar said Bal Thackeray’s relatives live in Dadar-Mahim yet he picked an ordinary worker like him. Mr. Sarvankar cited the example of …

Raj Thackeray’s son Amit to make electoral debut in Maharashtra polls from Mahim | Latest News India

Raj Thackeray’s son Amit to make electoral debut in Maharashtra polls from Mahim | Latest News India

Oct 22, 2024 11:07 PM IST Maharashtra elections: Raj Thackeray’s MNS has released its first list of 45 candidates, including Amit Thackeray and Sandeep Deshpande. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has released its first list of 45 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Party chief Raj Thackeray’s son, Amit Thackeray, will make his election debut, contesting from the Mahim constituency in Mumbai. MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s Amit to contest upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls.(X/@AmitThackerays) The party also fielded spokesperson and former corporator Sandeep Deshpande from Worli, where he is expected to face Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray. Pramod Patil, the only MNS MLA in the outgoing assembly, has been renominated from the Kalyan rural seat in Thane district. ALSO READ- Maharashtra elections: Nilesh Rane set to join Shinde’s Sena for Kudal ticket MNS releases list of 45 candidates for Maharashtra elections: Full list MNS to go solo in Maharashtra polls Raj Thackeray announced that the MNS will contest the November 20 assembly elections independently, without forming any alliances. He expressed confidence in his party’s …

Raj Thackeray’s son Amit to make political debut from Mahim – India TV

Raj Thackeray’s son Amit to make political debut from Mahim – India TV

Image Source : FILE PHOTO MNS chief Raj Thackeray Maharashtra Assembly elections: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Tuesday released the list of 45 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s son Amit Thackeray, will make his political debut and will contest from Mahim in Mumbai. It fielded Sandeep Deshpande from Worli in south-central Mumbai where he is likely to take on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray. Pramod Patil, the only MNS MLA in the outgoing assembly, was renominated from Kalyan rural seat in neighbouring Thane district. Check full list of candidates here Maharashtra Assembly elections The Assembly polls in Maharashtra will be held in a single phase on November 20. The votes for the state will be counted on November 23. The BJP is keen to retain power in Maharashtra along with allies Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the NCP led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is facing a challenge from the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition of the Congress-NCPSP-Shiv SenaUBT, …

Massive fire erupts at building in Mumbai’s Mahim, dousing operation underway – India TV

Image Source : FILE PHOTO Representative Image A massive fire erupted in a building in Mumbai’s Mahim area on Sunday, causing chaos in the vicinity. The building named Mohit Heights has 12 floors and the fire has erupted on the fourth floor. Soon after the fire brigade received the information, five fire tenders were rushed to the spot, which took charge of the dousing operation.  The cause of the fire in the building is still unknown. So far no injuries have been reported. Seven killed in fire in Chembur Earlier on Sunday, even people were charred to death after a fire erupted in a building in the Chembur area of Mumbai, Maharashtra. The fire broke out in a Ground plus two (G+) structure in Siddharth Colony at around 5 am. The deceased included three children and five members of a single family, who lived on the upper floor. The fire caught the meter box and soon spread to other parts of the building. A fire official said the blaze was confined to the electric wiring and installations …

Murder In Mahim Ending Explained: Who Is The Killer?

  Murder In Mahim Ending Explained: Who Is The Killer? ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Based on Jerry Pinto’s book by the same name, Murder in Mahim is a thriller series that follows the serial murders that happen in Mahin, Mumbai. Besides being a murder mystery, the show also does a commendable job as a social commentary on the troubles that homosexual people face in today’s world. Set in Mumbai in 2013, the show begins with the murder of a gay sex worker and the subsequent investigation that begins that starts to catch the killer. The below section contains spoilers from the show Murder in Mahim. What Happens in Murder in Mahim? Laxman, also known as Proxy, the first victim of the serial murder happening in Mahim, starts an investigation that turns way too complicated than the investigating offices Shivajirao Jende (Vijay Raaz) and Firdaus Rabbani (Shivani Raghuvanshi) had anticipated. They find a lot of people who can be involved, including two police officers, Durra and Pagmat and journalist Peter Fernandes’ (Ashutosh Rana) son …

Murder In Mahim To Merry Christmas- 5 Indian Murder Mysteries

Murder In Mahim To Merry Christmas- 5 Indian Murder Mysteries You Should Watch. ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) With the weekend coming to an end, if you are at a loss for choices in content, we can help you out. If you are someone who appreciates a good thriller movie, or a slow suspense unraveling twists, or if you are someone who just appreciates a good who dun it? We have the perfect series and movie list for you to wrap up your weekend with a lineup of the best murder mysteries on Indian OTT right now. Enter the world of mystery and suspense with murder mystery shows and films. These captivating narratives weave intricate plots, compelling characters, and gripping twists that keep audiences on the edge of their seats. From classic whodunits to modern thrillers, murder mysteries offer a thrilling journey into the depths of human nature, unraveling secrets, motives, and the ultimate quest for justice. Whether you’re a seasoned sleuth or a newcomer to the genre, there’s something undeniably irresistible about the …

Top OTT Releases This Week: Murder in Mahim, Doctor Who Season 14, and More

This week’s OTT releases have thriller elements at the very core. Whether it is JioCinema’s crime mystery Murder in Mahim – based on the plight of homosexuals in India – or Apple TV’s sci-fi series Dark Matter, you’ll be glued to your screens in anticipation of what follows next. The former carefully dissects the homophobia-ridden social fabric of our society, and the latter delves deep into the endless possibilities of how our lives could have turned out. Hotstars’ Doctor Who Season 14 serves wit, humour, suspense, and mystery. With decades of material to compare with, this nascent instalment has a lot to prove. Another big pick is SonyLiv’s Undekhi, returning for a third season. It explores the dark underbelly of being drunk on wealth and power, with an influential family at focus. The first two seasons were quite a hit amongst the audience, making this revival much anticipated. If you are looking for something in non-fiction, you can go for Netflix’s newest true crime documentary, Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román, which …

Murder in Mahim Review: JioCinema Original Examines Homophobia Through the Lens of a Crime Drama

Murder in Mahim, JioCinema’s new original series based on Jerry Pinto’s novel of the same name, is a crime thriller that tells the story of a brutal murder of a gay sex worker in a public toilet at Mumbai’s Mahim railway station. Starring popular character actions Vijay Raaz and Ashutosh Rana, the series blends conventional crime thriller narrative with social commentary, putting its performances front and centre of the unfolding investigation. All through eight episodes, Raaz’s police inspector and Rana’s former journalist – both of whom are now estranged friends – try to solve the gruesome case in their own distinct ways. Through the course of the investigation, we are taken to gay clubs, queer parties, rallies, and the forbidden bylanes of Mumbai, where the bleak and alarming world of gay prostitution exists after dark. The series dives into the lives of sex workers, depicting their plight and persistence with discernible care. While Murder in Mahim seems a bit overstretched and predictable with beaten plots, familiar loopholes the heavy-handed social commentary at the beginning, it …