The boys, aged 10 and 12, reportedly entered the water to collect coins thrown during post-Navratri immersion rituals, raising concerns over safety measures.

The Case

Two children drowned in a pond at Kopri village in Vashi while reportedly trying to collect coins thrown into the water during immersion rituals following Navratri celebrations.

The victims were identified as Golu Mansuri, 10, and Ganesh Gupta, 12. According to preliminary information, the boys entered the pond with their friends to retrieve coins offered during the immersion of Goddess Durga idols and ceremonial pots.

The children reportedly misjudged the depth of the water and drowned. After receiving information about the incident, police and fire brigade personnel reached the spot and launched a rescue operation. The boys were recovered from the pond and taken to a civic hospital in Vashi.

The tragic incident has raised concerns about safety arrangements at the pond, particularly during festival-related immersion activities when people gather in the area.

Local residents have reportedly expressed concern over children entering the water despite the risks. They have also called for security guards to be deployed at the site to prevent people, especially minors, from entering the pond unsupervised.

Residents have urged the authorities to strengthen safety measures and ensure better supervision around the water body to prevent similar tragedies.

The incident highlights the dangers of entering ponds to retrieve coins or other objects without knowing the water’s depth. Authorities are being urged to take preventive steps to protect children and other visitors, especially during festivals and immersion ceremonies.

Police to convert attempted murder case into murder after woman succumbs to injuries, accused boyfriend arrested.

The Attack

A 21-year-old woman working as ground staff at Navi Mumbai International Airport died on Wednesday after allegedly being stabbed multiple times by her boyfriend near Nerul railway station. Following her death, Nerul police will convert the attempted murder case into a murder case.

The victim, Sadiya Jahir Shaikh, was reportedly attacked by her boyfriend, Danish Mohammed Ansari, 27, on Monday morning while she was on her way to work. According to the police, the accused allegedly followed her to the area outside the eastern entrance of Nerul railway station and attacked her with a knife near a bus stop at around 6:45 am.

Shaikh sustained multiple injuries to her chest, abdomen, neck and back. She was rushed to a civic hospital in Vashi and admitted to the intensive care unit. However, she succumbed to her injuries on Wednesday.

Police said the couple had reportedly been in a relationship for around four years and had planned to marry. However, tensions allegedly developed after Ansari began suspecting her of being involved with another man.

According to reports, the accused had allegedly harassed and assaulted Shaikh earlier, and complaints had been registered against him at two police stations. Ansari was arrested within hours of the attack. Following the victim’s death, police are taking steps to add murder charges to the case. Further investigation is underway.

Authorities destroy 1,494 litres of suspected adulterated milk and register a criminal case against six people following inspections in Panvel.

The Adulteration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of three dairy units in the Taloja industrial area of Panvel following inspections that reportedly revealed violations of food safety and hygiene standards. The action was taken against Mateshwari Foods, Sawariya Milk and Milk Products, and Royal Foods, located in Balaji Industrial Park, Taloja.

During the inspection, FDA officials destroyed 1,494 litres of suspected adulterated milk and seized curd for further examination. Samples have been sent for laboratory testing, and further action will depend on the test results. A criminal case has also been registered against six people at Taloja police station. They are accused of involvement in the production, storage and sale of adulterated food products, raising concerns about the safety of dairy products supplied to consumers.

The FDA’s action highlights the importance of maintaining proper hygiene and following food safety regulations in dairy processing units. Authorities are investigating the matter, and further steps may be taken based on the findings. The incident has also raised concerns about the quality of milk and milk products available in the market, underlining the need for regular inspections to protect public health.