The incident occurred around 11:50 pm in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Rahivasi Chawl area in Airoli, under the jurisdiction of Rabale police station, an official said
An unidentified person arrived on a motorcycle and fired four rounds at the victims. Representational Pic
Panic gripped Airoli after a late-night firing incident in Sector-01 on Sunday, where an unidentified assailant opened fire at two youths around 11:50 pm.
According to police, the attacker fired four rounds near Chhatrapati Shivaji Nivasi Chawl, leaving RTI activist Amit Maurya critically injured after sustaining a bullet wound to the neck. The second victim, Sandeep Gawas, narrowly escaped unhurt.
Maurya was initially rushed to Indravati Hospital and later shifted to Fortis Hospital in Mulund due to his critical condition, officials said.
Rabale police, who reached the spot soon after the incident, recovered four empty cartridges and have begun scanning CCTV footage from the area. Preliminary visuals show the accused opening fire before fleeing the scene.
Police have formed multiple teams to trace the attacker, though the motive behind the firing remains unclear.
The incident has sparked fear among local residents, raising concerns over law and order in the Airoli area of Navi Mumbai.
Five detained after clash in Malad East’s Santosh Nagar market area
Five people have been detained following a clash between two groups in the Santosh Nagar market area in Malad East, Mumbai, news agency ANI reported, quoting the police.
According to a statement from Dindoshi Police Station, a clash broke out between two groups in the Santosh Nagar area.
Upon receiving information about the scuffle, Dindoshi Police officers arrived at the spot and attempted to control the crowd, ANI reported.
"However, when the crowd refused to disperse, police had to use mild force, during which a boy was seriously injured. The situation is now under control. Following the incident, police have set up a camp in the area, leading to public outrage," the statement said.
Dindoshi Police have detained five people and are currently interrogating them, ANI reported. Heavy police deployment has been made in the area following the incident.
More details are awaited.
Dispute over Rs 600 leaves nine with acid burn injuries in Malad
A petty dispute over Rs 600 escalated into a horrifying incident in Pal Nagar, Kurar,
Five people have been detained following a clash between two groups in the Santosh Nagar market area in Malad East, Mumbai, news agency ANI reported, quoting the police.
According to a statement from Dindoshi Police Station, a clash broke out between two groups in the Santosh Nagar area.
Upon receiving information about the scuffle, Dindoshi Police officers arrived at the spot and attempted to control the crowd, ANI reported.
"However, when the crowd refused to disperse, police had to use mild force, during which a boy was seriously injured. The situation is now under control. Following the incident, police have set up a camp in the area, leading to public outrage," the statement said.
Dindoshi Police have detained five people and are currently interrogating them, ANI reported. Heavy police deployment has been made in the area following the incident.
More details are awaited.
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