Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Mumbai Residents Allege Hawker Intimidation at Colaba Causeway
Some residents in Mumbai's Colaba area are having trouble with hawkers, who they say are taking over the footpaths.
After a resident spoke up, hawkers allegedly followed and intimidated her.
The residents have video evidence to prove this, which they plan to use in court.
The police have registered a complaint, but the police say that there was no harrassment.
The Bombay High Court has previously told the city to remove the illegal hawkers, but the residents say this isn't happening.
The city officials have taken some actions, but the hawkers return.
It's an ongoing issue about space and who gets to use it.
Residents of Colaba allege intimidation by hawkers.
A female resident was followed and hounded by hawkers.
A non-cognizable offense (NC) has been registered by the police.
Residents have video evidence for court.
The Bombay High Court has ordered the removal of illegal hawkers.
- Who
- Residents of Colaba and hawkers at Colaba Causeway.
- What
- Residents alleging intimidation by hawkers.
- When
- Tuesday afternoon.
- Where
- Colaba Causeway, Mumbai.
- Why
- Residents questioned hawkers encroaching on footpaths.
Residents' Perspective
Hawkers/Police Perspective
Intimidation
Residents' Perspective
Residents claim they are being intimidated by hawkers for speaking out.
Hawkers/Police Perspective
The police state no harassment occurred; hawkers were stopping residents from approaching the police.
- Incident
- Female resident followed and hounded by hawkers.
- Police Action
- Non-cognizable offense (NC) registered.
- Court Hearing
- Video evidence reserved for Bombay High Court.
- BMC Action
- Actions taken against unauthorized hawkers on Tuesday night.
- High Court Order
- BMC to evict unlicensed hawkers.