Maharashtra: Drunk man goes on rampage in Thane, damages multiple cars

The incident also caused fear among motorists in the busy stretch. Representational Pic

Panic spread in the Nitin Company signal-Green Road area in Maharashtra's Thane after a man allegedly went on a vandalism spree, damaging multiple vehicles during the early hours of Tuesday.

According to initial reports of the television (TV) news broadcasting channel 'ABP Mazha', around 10-12 cars were targeted, with several vehicles suffering heavy damage, including shattered windows.

The incident also caused fear among motorists in the busy stretch.

Eyewitnesses said the accused, identified as Mathew Piru, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. He reportedly began attacking parked vehicles without provocation, the TV channel reported.

Local residents, along with the police, intervened and managed to detain the accused, who was later handed over to the Navpada police station.

Visuals from the spot showed multiple cars with broken windows and significant damage. Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the exact sequence of events and the extent of damage caused.

Further details are awaited as the police are investigating the incident.

Minor run over by dumper in Kandivali West's Charkop, locals block the road in protest

Tension gripped the Charkop area in Kandivali West on Tuesday after a tragic road accident claimed the life of a girl, triggering protests and a road blockade by enraged locals demanding strict action against those responsible.

According to initial information, the incident occurred around an hour ago when the minor, said to be a student of a BMC school, was crossing the road with her friends after school hours. During the crossing, a dumper allegedly ran over the child, crushing her head and killing her on the spot.

Eyewitnesses said the accident was so severe that the girl died instantly, leaving passersby and residents in shock.

Soon after the incident, angry locals gathered at the spot and blocked the road, demanding immediate action against the accused driver.

Heavy police deployment has been made at the scene to control the situation, which remains tense, with the crowd reportedly becoming unruly.

Police officials are currently trying to pacify the protesters and restore normalcy.

Further details are awaited.