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Mumbai Road Fury: Firecrackers Ignite Chaos, Injuries
9 Nov
Summary
- Firecrackers on road divider caused vehicles to lose control.
- Bikers and auto-rickshaws reportedly sustained injuries.
- Police response to the incident was dismissive, citing Diwali.
A resident in Mumbai expressed alarm after witnessing individuals setting off firecrackers on a road divider, leading to chaos and injuries among commuters. The incident, which took place on SV Road in Borivali East after 10 PM, saw bikers and auto-rickshaws losing control, with some sustaining injuries. The complainant stated that his request for the activity to cease was met with continued cracker-bursting and obscene gestures.
Further compounding the issue, a patrolling police car reportedly responded to the situation by stating that such activity was expected during Diwali. The concerned citizen shared a video of the event, tagging Mumbai Police and Borivali Police Station, questioning the safety risks and whether the act constituted an attempt to murder. Mumbai Police acknowledged the post and stated they had informed the relevant local station.
