Police arrest two men after an argument over a lift-related issue at a housing society turns violent.

The Case

The incident took place at Ashtavinayak Society in Adai village, Panvel taluka, around 11 pm on Tuesday. According to police, the dispute began over the society’s elevator repeatedly malfunctioning.

The victim, Vaibhav Ramchandra Patil, 43, was called to the ground floor by one of the accused, Vishwas Bhaskar Jadhav, 31, to discuss the lift problem. Jadhav was accompanied by Hrishikesh Suresh Satpute, 36. During the argument, Satpute allegedly attacked Patil with a knife, injuring his neck, chest, abdomen, back and thigh. Patil’s wife reportedly tried to intervene, but the accused allegedly pushed her away.

The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed near the ground-floor elevator. Patil was admitted to Veer Hospital in New Panvel for treatment. Khandeshwar police arrested both accused and registered a case of attempted murder and other offences against them.

A Panvel court remanded the two men in police custody until October 9 for further investigation. The incident highlights how a dispute over a common housing society facility allegedly escalated into a violent attack.

Police seize a large quantity of suspected narcotics during an operation in Navi Mumbai and launch further investigations into the case.

The Drugs

Navi Mumbai police arrested a Nigerian national, identified as Anyi Ikechukwu Darlington, from his rented apartment in Rohinjan village, Taloja, on Thursday night.

According to police, the Anti-Narcotics Cell carried out the raid after receiving specific information about drug-related activities. During the search, officers recovered 2.497 kg of mephedrone and 566 grams of cocaine, with an estimated market value of Rs 3.57 crore.

Police said the accused had previously been arrested in a separate narcotics case in Mumbai in 2019. He was released on bail in 2025. A case has been registered against him under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Taloja police station.

Investigators are now trying to trace the source of the seized drugs and determine whether other people were involved in the alleged drug distribution network. The investigation is ongoing.

Residents blame road dust, potholes and vehicle emissions, while officials say the morning haze is fog caused by changing weather conditions.

The Quality

Uran has witnessed a rise in air pollution, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 120 on Thursday, raising concerns among local residents.

According to a report, a layer of dust and haze has been visible in the area during the morning hours. Residents believe that dust from vehicles, damaged roads and potholes is contributing to the problem. Pollution is also a concern in nearby industrial areas. The worsening air quality has caused discomfort among senior citizens and people with existing health problems, with residents reporting breathing difficulties. Reduced visibility due to the haze has also affected road traffic.

However, officials have a different explanation. Vikrant Bhalerao, the Navi Mumbai regional officer of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), said the conditions were caused by fog rather than smog. He indicated that the fog was expected to clear as temperatures increased. Despite this explanation, residents are demanding concrete measures to control airborne dust and improve air quality in Uran.

The AQI crossing 100 has raised concerns about the impact of deteriorating air quality on public health, particularly for vulnerable residents.