‘Illegal’ structures linked to accused demolished after clash during procession
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Nine family members were arrested after a clash during a Mariamma Devi procession in Mumbai's Goregaon area on Sunday. The confrontation involved alleged damage to a DJ system and assault on participants. Authorities demolished illegal structures including a paan shop linked to the accused. Police deployed 400 personnel and seized mephedrone during a raid. Two victims received hospital treatment. The situation escalated with protests and required senior officer intervention.
Key Entities
Mumbai GoregaonMariamma Devi processionDindoshi Police StationBrihanmumbai Municipal CorporationKirit SomaiyaDCP Mahesh Chimte