Mira Road

A dispute over housing goats for Bakrid rituals inside a Mira Road housing society escalated into protests and a bizarre pig-carrying incident. Objections arose over animal sacrifice within residential premises, leading to a standoff. Police intervened, and goats were eventually relocated to a designated municipal site, restoring order.

Tensions flared in Mira Road after a video of a policeman with a pig went viral amid a dispute over goats kept in a housing society for Bakrid. The municipal corporation removed the goats, and police maintained a heavy presence. Local leaders called for animal sacrifices only at designated sites, with some Hindu groups protesting with pigs.

Tensions erupted in Mira Road over goats kept in a housing society ahead of Bakri Eid. Following viral videos and an injury, authorities removed around 40-50 goats. Local residents and politicians emphasized the need for designated sacrifice sites, with a former MP calling for a ban on society premises. Leaders urged peaceful celebrations.

In a surprising turn of events on Mira Road, a conflict sparked over the presence of goats brought into a housing society for Bakrid festivities, resulting in public demonstrations and police involvement. While the right to religious sacrifice is safeguarded by law, municipal regulations strictly prohibit the act within residential properties.

A 29-year-old man, Sagar Sugire, was brutally murdered in Dahisar East after confronting his sister-in-law's lover. Sagar attempted to persuade the man to end the affair, but the situation escalated into a violent altercation. The accused allegedly assaulted Sagar severely, including throwing him down stairs and striking him with stones, leading to his death at Nair Hospital.

Tension erupted in Mira Road, Thane, as residents clashed over goats kept in a housing society for Bakrid sacrifices. The incident follows calls from Mumbai's mayor and BJP leaders for a ban on animal sacrifice in residential complexes. Muslim leaders warn such restrictions could heighten communal tensions.

Maharashtra ATS questioned 57 individuals across the state for allegedly following or communicating with Pakistan-linked gangster Shahzad Bhatti on social media. The operation, spanning multiple cities, aims to dismantle alleged digital networks influencing youth towards anti-national activities. Investigators are analyzing digital records to determine the extent of contact.

Mumbai Police have busted a synthetic drug manufacturing network, seizing raw materials and chemicals worth Rs 4 lakh. This seizure prevented the production of mephedrone (MD) valued at nearly Rs 100 crore, thwarting a plan to flood the market with narcotics. The operation led to the arrest of thirteen individuals and the recovery of 6.

Counter-terror agencies suspect Mumbai resident Zaib Zubair Ansari (31), arrested for stabbing two security guards in Mira Road, is self-radicalised. Here’s what preliminary probes reveal

A man, identified as Zaib Zubair Ansari, allegedly attacked two security guards at a Mumbai construction site with a sharp weapon. Investigators are probing the incident as a possible "lone wolf" terror attack, with early findings pointing towards radicalization. Digital devices and notes referencing the Islamic State were recovered from his residence.

In Mira Road, the ATS is investigating a "lone wolf" attack where a man allegedly targeted two security guards based on their religion. The suspect, Zaib Zubair Ansari, reportedly asked one guard if he was Hindu before stabbing him, and then questioned another guard about reciting the 'kalma' before attacking him. The suspect was apprehended swiftly.

A 31-year-old man, Zaib Zubair Ansari, was arrested and remanded to ATS custody after allegedly attacking two security guards at a Mira Road construction site. The accused reportedly questioned the guards about their religion before stabbing them. Digital material allegedly showing Islamic State references was recovered from his residence.

A seemingly routine stabbing of two security guards in Mira Road escalated into a major security probe after disturbing notes indicating a desire to join ISIS were found at the accused's residence. The 31-year-old suspect, who previously lived in the US, allegedly targeted the guards after questioning their religion.

A man arrested for stabbing two security guards in Mira Road allegedly questioned their religion before the attack. The assailant, Zaib Zubair Ansari, asked one guard if he was Hindu and another to recite the 'kalma' before stabbing them. Authorities are investigating the incident as a 'lone wolf' attack, with the Chief Minister calling the attacker "self-radicalised."

A man who returned from the US in 2019 allegedly stabbed two security guards in Thane, Maharashtra, in a suspected religiously motivated attack. The accused, Zaib Zubair Ansari, was arrested within 90 minutes, and the state Anti-Terrorism Squad has taken over the investigation due to his background and recovered incriminating materials.

Maharashtra ATS is investigating a knife attack on two security guards in Mira Road, allegedly by Zaib Zubair Ansari. A note found at his home referencing "lone wolf" attacks and the Islamic State has escalated the probe. Ansari, who lived alone and previously resided in the US, is being examined for potential self-radicalization following personal setbacks.

According to police officials, the accused approached the guards stationed at an under-construction building near Wockhardt Hospital in the early hours of Monday, around 4.00 am. He reportedly asked them to recite the Kalma, an important Islamic declaration of faith, before launching the attack. Police moved swiftly after the attack, scanning CCTV footage from the area to trace the suspect. Ansari was tracked down and apprehended within roughly 90 minutes. He was later taken to Naya Nagar Police Station, where a case was registered against him under charges including attempted murder and promoting enmity between communities.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the Mira Bhayandar attacker was self-radicalized through online content and driven by the idea of committing 'Jihad'. He also addressed a controversy surrounding a book on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, calling the issue anti-social and insensitive. Investigations are underway to identify those behind the radicalization.