After a clash was reported from Mumbai`s Mira Road, bulldozers razed illegal structures and encroachments in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road on Tuesday. "Illegal structures and encroachments were razed by bulldozers in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road where Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha celebrations were stone pelted. After instructions from the Maharashtra government, action is being taken by the Municipal Corporation with the help of the police," the Maharashtra government said. Meanwhile, three persons were arrested in Mumbai and an FIR was filed against unknown individuals after at least four cases of outraging religious sentiments were filed in the city following the Mira Road Violence.
31 January, 2024 03:28 PM IST |

Violence erupted between two groups in Mira Road area of Mumbai on January 22, Pran Pratishtha Day. A day after the clash, bulldozers razed illegal structures, encroachments in Naya Nagar area of Mira Road. Soon after the Mira Road Violence incident, heavy police force was deployed in the area to avoid any untoward situation. Locals in Mira Road reacted after the violent incident and they lauded police action for stabilizing the situation. Police issued a fresh advisory on Jan 24 asking all groups not to forward any messages related to clashes on social media. The violent incident was reported on Jan 22, the same day when the Ram Mandir ‘Pran Pratishtha’ was performed.
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