An argument with the police over parking vehicles in an already crowded lane turned ugly, resulting in the arrest of 11 Parel residents. While residents claim they were expressing anger over the high-handedness displayed by the cops, the police allege residents became violent and tried to manhandle officers, including a senior woman inspector.

The incident given front page coverage in this newspaper, is resonating with scores of citizens given the traction the report is receiving. It is an indication of a widespread problem in this crowded city. The battles with the police are unfortunately, more the norm rather than the exception.