The Bhandup police have swung into action and stepped up vigilance on Gaondevi Road after mid-day reported about the return of hafta-vasuli gangs to the area. In the past five days, officers detained 22 hooligans and revellers. Harassed for long, traders heaved a sigh of relief and said the police presence has paid off, as goons have stopped frequenting the area. 

On September 10, mid-day reported that goons had been threatening and assaulting shopkeepers on Gaondevi Road. In protest, they had shut shops on September 8. Gaondevi Road Vyapari Sarv Seva Mandal had warned of a massive agitation if police failed to take cognisance of the consistent harassment within eight days.