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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai Police, SRPF deployed in Parel after late-night tension

Updated On: 27 August, 2026 08:36 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Mumbai Police, along with the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) and the Anti-Riot Squad, have stepped up security near Takiya Masjid in Pare on Thursday following an incident of communal tension late Wednesday night. (PICS/ SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)

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Heavy police deployment has been made in the area to maintain law and order and prevent any further escalation. (PICS/ SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)
Heavy police deployment has been made in the area to maintain law and order and prevent any further escalation. (PICS/ SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)
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Senior police officers and additional personnel were deployed at sensitive locations as a precaution, while police teams remained on the ground throughout the day
Senior police officers and additional personnel were deployed at sensitive locations as a precaution, while police teams remained on the ground throughout the day
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The situation was brought under control soon after the incident, and no further major untoward incident was reported
The situation was brought under control soon after the incident, and no further major untoward incident was reported
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According to preliminary information, tension broke out in Parel on Wednesday night following an Eid procession
According to preliminary information, tension broke out in Parel on Wednesday night following an Eid procession
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An alleged exchange of slogans between two groups reportedly led to an argument, which later escalated near the Laxmi Cottage area, where stone-pelting was also reported
An alleged exchange of slogans between two groups reportedly led to an argument, which later escalated near the Laxmi Cottage area, where stone-pelting was also reported
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Police personnel intervened immediately and brought the situation under control. Mild force was reportedly used to disperse those involved
Police personnel intervened immediately and brought the situation under control. Mild force was reportedly used to disperse those involved
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The exact sequence of events and the trigger behind the confrontation are still being investigated
The exact sequence of events and the trigger behind the confrontation are still being investigated
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Senior Mumbai Police officers and additional personnel rushed to the spot following the incident
Senior Mumbai Police officers and additional personnel rushed to the spot following the incident
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Reinforcements were deployed in the area as a precaution to prevent the situation from escalating
Reinforcements were deployed in the area as a precaution to prevent the situation from escalating
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Police said there was no reason for panic and maintained that the additional deployment was a precautionary measure to ensure peace and maintain law and order.
Police said there was no reason for panic and maintained that the additional deployment was a precautionary measure to ensure peace and maintain law and order.

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