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Vasai-Virar cops to auction 930 seized vehicles amid safety, space concerns

Vasai-Virar cops to auction 930 seized vehicles amid safety, space concerns

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Mumbai: In a first, the Vasai-Virar traffic police have decided to auction 930 impounded vehicles online after their owners failed to claim them despite repeated notices. The vehicles, including over 120 seized in the past year, were picked up for being abandoned on roads and obstructing traffic across the region. Vasai-Virar cops to auction 930 seized vehicles amid safety, space concerns Officials said the move aims to tackle growing congestion and safety concerns caused by such vehicles. Apart from choking roads, these vehicles also pose risks of misuse for illegal activities. Many have been lying unattended for years, with locals reporting children playing in and around them, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The traffic police had earlier faced hurdles in removing these vehicles due to a lack of storage space. According to the police, this issue was resolved after securing a site in Achole, allowing authorities to step up action against abandoned vehicles. Vehicles seized during enforcement drives were also added to the list. Notices were allegedly issued twice to trace owners, but …

Two Decades Of Wait Over: Vasai Man Missing Since 2007 Reunites With Family After Accident | India News

Two Decades Of Wait Over: Vasai Man Missing Since 2007 Reunites With Family After Accident | India News

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Last Updated:February 08, 2026, 18:28 IST Santosh Damodar Patil had disappeared around the time he was deeply affected by the sudden death of his elder brother. Santosh had been running a small paan shop in Vasai before he went missing. (AI-generated image) A man missing since 2007 has finally been traced, leading to an emotional reunion with his family after nearly two decades. The Vasai resident was identified following treatment at a hospital in Miraj, where he was admitted after a road accident. Santosh Damodar Patil, originally from Vasai in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, had disappeared around the time he was deeply affected by the sudden death of his elder brother. Overwhelmed by grief, he left home without informing anyone, and his family lost contact. Santosh had been running a small paan shop in Vasai before he went missing. Despite extensive searches in the initial years, no trace of him was found, and over time, his family feared he might have died. According to The Free Press Journal report, Santosh spent years wandering across various places …

Salon owner arrested in Vasai for playing ‘Kashmir banega Pakistan’ song; it was an ‘accident’, he says | Mumbai News

Salon owner arrested in Vasai for playing ‘Kashmir banega Pakistan’ song; it was an ‘accident’, he says | Mumbai News

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The Naigaon police in Maharashtra’s Vasai arrested a salon owner Thursday after a song containing pro-Pakistan slogans was allegedly played out loud on a speaker in his shop. A video of the incident was widely circulated soon after, triggering public outrage. Officers identified the accused as Abdul Rahman Shah, 25. According to the police, the incident took place at a hair salon on December 31 in the Chinchoti area of Vasai East, where local residents recorded a video in which the song “Kashmir Bangea Pakistan”, being streamed from a device, is heard. The residents confronted him over the incident and subsequently called the police. While Shah claimed in the video that the song got played accidentally, the protesting residents alleged that it kept playing for more than a minute. They said that even if it was played accidentally, he should have stopped it as soon as he heard the lyrics. The police said that during routine patrolling in the area, officers heard the song praising Pakistan being played loudly inside the salon. When they entered …

One Dead, Several Hospitalised After Toxic Gas Leak In Maharashtra’s Vasai | India News

One Dead, Several Hospitalised After Toxic Gas Leak In Maharashtra’s Vasai | India News

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Last Updated:November 25, 2025, 20:19 IST A chlorine cylinder leak at Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation’s water tank killed one and injured six. Locals blame civic negligence and demand a transparent probe. The incident took place at around 5pm near the Diwanman crematorium in Vasai West, under the jurisdiction of Manickpur Police Station. The gas affected about 10-15 people in the vicinity. One person died and six injured when a chlorine cylinder used for water purification in Maharashtra’s Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation’s water tank leaked releasing hazardous fumes into the surrounding area on Tuesday, police said. The incident took place at around 5pm near the Diwanman crematorium in Vasai West, under the jurisdiction of Manickpur Police Station. The gas affected about 10-15 people in the vicinity. According to PTI, one died while being rushed to the hospital and six were admitted to Divine Hospital and the civic-run Sir D.M. Petit Hospital in Vasai Gaon. Upon receiving information about the incident, fire brigade teams, police, and local administration officials reached the spot. Authorities said the area has been evacuated …

Vasai schoolgirl’s death: Teacher booked for culpable homicide

Vasai schoolgirl’s death: Teacher booked for culpable homicide

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Mumbai: The Waliv police on Wednesday booked Mamta Yadav, a schoolteacher who forced a 13-year-old girl to do 100 sit-ups while carrying her school bag for arriving late, eventually leading to her death, for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Vasai schoolgirl’s death: Teacher booked for culpable homicide Kajal Gaud, a Class 6 student at Shri Hanumant Vidyamandir High School in Vasai (East), was punished on November 8, along with nearly 50 other students who had arrived late. She returned home complaining of severe pain, and her condition worsened over the following days. She died on November 14. “We are searching for Yadav and will arrest her,” said a police officer from the Waliv police station. The FIR was registered after Kajal’s father, Sikandar Gaur, filed a police complaint on Monday seeking action over her death. Yadav was booked for culpable homicide, with police officers stating that she was aware Kajal was physically weak and that young children do not have the physical ability to do 100 sit-ups. Despite knowing this, Yadav punished Kajal, causing …

Mid-Day Top News: Sans guard, Vasai jewellery store robbed at gunpoint and more

Mid-Day Top News: Sans guard, Vasai jewellery store robbed at gunpoint and more

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Welcome to Mid-Day`s Top News at this hour! We bring you a curated selection of the most significant and compelling news from around the globe. Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let`s dive into the headlines shaping our world today. Vasai crime: Sans guard, jewellery store robbed at gunpoint; owner hurt Two unidentified men stole 50 tolas of gold jewellery, worth about Rs 40 lakh, at gunpoint from a shop in Vasai on Friday night. The shop owner was injured in the heist. The owner of Mayank Jewellers located in Kaul Heritage City’s Agarwal & Dosti Complex in Vasai, Ratanlal Sanghvi, was packing up preparing to close the shop at around 9.15pm when two men arrived on a motorcycle. Read more. Beed sarpanch murder: MCOCA charges filed against 8 accused The seven accused in the murder of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog in Beed district, have been booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Read more. ‘She was in her uniform when she …

On Camera: 6-Year-Old Narrowly Escapes Death As Car Runs Over Him In Maharashtra’s Vasai

On Camera: 6-Year-Old Narrowly Escapes Death As Car Runs Over Him In Maharashtra’s Vasai

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Last Updated:December 26, 2024, 08:33 IST A case was registered against the driver of a cab in Maharashtra’s Vasai after he ran his four-wheeler over the child. The six-year-old was receiving treatment for his injuries. Cab driver in Maharashtra’s Vasai runs over child (Video screengrabs) A six-year-old boy narrowly escaped death after a car ran over him in Maharashtra’s Vasai. The incident was captured on a CCTV camera. In the video, a car – a commercial vehicle, could be seen parked in an area, when a kid comes near it and sits on the ground. He appeared to be playing. Moments later, the driver of the car turns the engine on and runs the vehicle over the child. However, the child stood up on his feet. Other children in the vicinity came to his help as he cried in pain. The cab driver, meanwhile, continued his ride. According to the details, the parents of the child registered a complaint against the cab driver after they saw the entire footage of the incident. The police were …

On Camera, Car Runs Over Crouching 6-Year-Old Near Mumbai, Child Survives

On Camera, Car Runs Over Crouching 6-Year-Old Near Mumbai, Child Survives

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Mumbai: A 6-year-old escaped with injuries after a car ran him over in Vasai near Mumbai and drove away. Disturbing footage shows the car hitting the crouching child, dragging him and then running him over with the rear wheel. A case has been registered and police are looking for the driver.   The footage from Naipada Village in Waliv, Vasai East, shows a car – which appears to be a cab – stopped near a gate and two mounds of garbage on Wednesday. The driver stays inside while a man gets out of the rear seat and another gets into the front seat.  A boy then runs in front of the car and crouches near one of the garbage mounds. Seconds later, the driver starts the car, takes a turn and hits the boy, who gets dragged under the vehicle. The rear wheel then goes over the six-year-old’s torso but he manages to get up and walk in a daze towards two other children, who can be seen running towards him. Despite two people being …

Kalidas Hirave wins men’s full marathon at Vasai Virar Marathon

Kalidas Hirave wins men’s full marathon at Vasai Virar Marathon

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Kalidas Hirave who hails from Pune clinched victory in the men’s full marathon at the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon in Mumbai, narrowly missing the course record by just five seconds. Hirave completed the race in 2 hours, 18 minutes, and 19 seconds, securing a prize of ₹3 lakh. Pradeep Singh Chaudhary finished second, finishing just five seconds behind Hirave, while two-time winner Mohit Rathore came third with a timing of 2:19:06. 30-year-old Hirave began running in 2007 during his school days in the 8th grade. By the 10th grade, he decided to focus on running as a full-time pursuit. Starting with shorter races like 5K and 10K, he gradually transitioned to full marathons. Hirave recorded his season-best marathon time of 2:24:25 with a score of 933 at the Mumbai Marathon on January 21, 2024. In the half marathon, he clocked his season-best of 1:06:59 with a score of 922 in New Delhi on October 20, 2024. Half-Marathon Highlights In the men’s half-marathon, Rohit Verma from the Navy edged past Nitesh Rathva by just one …