Mumbai local stabbing incident: Mumbaikars share safety concerns of travelling in the city’s most used transport
On Tuesday night, the city witnessed a disturbing incident when a 22-year-old was stabbed in a moving local over a small dispute, leading to safety concerns in the mode of transport considered Mumbai’s lifeline Mumbai local stabbing incident shocks Mumbaikars (Photo: adobe stock(for representational purpose only)) What happened? Mayank Lohar, a 22-year-old Virar resident employed at Westside’s Andheri outlet, was travelling in the first-class compartment of a Churchgate-Nalasopara local when he was attacked by a fellow passenger, identified as 30-year-old Roshan Suvarna from Mira-Bhayandar. The dispute arose over whether the coach’s doors should remain open during the downpour. Lohar reportedly wanted them closed to prevent rainwater from splashing inside, while Suvarna insisted they remain open. As Suvarna was getting more aggressive, some fellow commuters tried to reason with him and even advised Lohar to stand one the opposite gate instead. Then, between Goregaon and Malad stations, Suvarna allegedly unzipped his bag, took out a knife and walked towards Lohar. He is accused of stabbing the 22-year-old three to four times in the chest and stomach …
