Persistent issues of illegal parking, drug activity, alleged narcotics peddling and safety concerns around Nerul railway station have triggered strong resentment among commuters. The concerns prompted a high-level coordination meeting between civic and police authorities on September 3 at the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) headquarters in Belapur.

The meeting was convened to review the deteriorating law-and-order situation and civic management around Nerul and neighbouring transit hubs ahead of the festive rush.