Residents across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) have raised concerns over the rollout of smart electricity meters, alleging unexplained hikes in power bills, faulty billing, arbitrary disconnections and inadequate customer support. Consumers have demanded greater transparency and quicker resolution of grievances.

A Badlapur-bound local train was detained between Vidyavihar and Ghatkopar stations following the incident. The train remained held from 6.04 pm to 6.10 pm, causing a brief disruption to services