
Rs 20,000 was allegedly stolen from the purse of Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Laxmi Bhatia at BMC headquarters in Mumbai on Wednesday. The theft occurred during a lunch break following a standing committee meeting on the first floor. Bhatia discovered the money missing after returning from the pantry. BMC headquarters lacks cameras in meeting halls due to privacy norms. Standing committee chairperson has ordered an investigation. Bhatia filed a police complaint.