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Alleged gangster Anmol Bishnoi, wanted in the Salman Khan firing case, has moved a special court in Mumbai to surrender virtually. Deported last November and currently in Tihar jail for a separate terror financing case, Bishnoi's lawyers stated his intention to join the ongoing trial. Charges were framed in his absence, and witnesses have testified. The court has sought the prosecution's response.
Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad are under an orange alert as the IMD predicts moderate to intense rain spells. Heavy monsoon showers have already drenched the city, with the island city recording 114 mm of rainfall in 24 hours. Suburbs also experienced significant downpours, prompting authorities to advise residents to take necessary precautions.
Tragedy struck Santacruz as eight individuals, including a civic corporator's team, were injured when a tree collapsed during an inspection. The incident occurred on Relief Road amidst heavy rains and strong winds that caused numerous tree falls across Mumbai. The injured were hospitalized and are reported to be in stable condition. This event highlights the city's vulnerability to severe weather.
A 60-year-old man, Aslam Isak Shaikh, has vanished after plunging into an open stormwater drain on Khairani Road in Mumbai's Sakinaka area. The incident occurred while civic workers were undertaking repairs on a drainage grill, leaving a manhole unattended. Authorities are actively conducting search operations and investigating the precise circumstances surrounding Shaikh's disappearance into the drain.
Mumbai and surrounding districts like Raigad, Palghar, and Thane are on orange alert for July 2, with the IMD predicting moderate to intense rain spells. The city experienced significant overnight downpours, with Santacruz recording a substantial 165.9 mm of rain. Several other areas also witnessed heavy showers, indicating continued wet weather for the region.
Following a recent train murder, another alarming incident has surfaced. A video from a Central Railway local shows a man in shabby attire threatening a fellow passenger after an argument at Govandi station. Authorities are actively searching for the individual, with investigations underway to determine if alcohol was involved. The absence of facial recognition technology on CR cameras complicates the manhunt, requiring manual tracking.
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