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Mumbai Residents Raise Late-Night Noise and Traffic Concerns
People from several Mumbai neighbourhoods met in Khar to talk about problems near their homes.
They said loud music and late-night gatherings can make it hard to sleep.
They also described crowded roads, honking and cars blocking entrances.
The residents had planned to walk together, but permission for the walk was not given.
Instead, they stayed at the housing society and discussed the issues.
A senior police officer came to hear their concerns.
Residents said he would work toward a group for coordination and a meeting with civic and traffic officials.
They said they want businesses to keep operating while residents can also rest and reach their homes safely.
Residents from Khar, Bandra and Santacruz gathered at New Creation Housing Society in Khar West on Saturday night.
They raised concerns about late-night noise, public nuisance, traffic congestion, honking, parking and blocked building access.
The planned peaceful walk was not permitted, so residents stayed at the society premises for their discussion.
Khar Senior Police Inspector Santosh Kate attended and, residents said, proposed a coordination group and a joint meeting with civic and traffic officials.
Residents also reported difficulty reaching police helpline 100 during some late-night disturbances and called for sustained solutions.
- Who
- Residents from Khar, Bandra and Santacruz, and Senior Police Inspector Santosh Kate of Khar police station.
- What
- Residents gathered to raise concerns about late-night noise, public nuisance, traffic congestion and parking.
- Where
- New Creation Housing Society on 5th Road, Khar West, Mumbai.
- When
- Saturday night, from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; the article does not state the date.
- Why
- Residents sought action on recurring disturbances and traffic and parking problems affecting sleep, access to homes and quality of life.
Key facts
- Gathering time
- 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Gathering location
- New Creation Housing Society, 5th Road, Khar West
- Neighbourhoods represented
- Khar, Bandra and Santacruz
- Concerns raised
- Late-night noise, gatherings outside homes, traffic congestion, honking, parking and obstructed building access
- Police representative
- Senior Police Inspector Santosh Kate of Khar police station
- Proposed follow-up
- Residents said a coordination group and a joint meeting involving the BMC and Traffic Department would be pursued.
- Helpline concern
- Residents said they had sometimes been unable to connect to police helpline 100 during late-night disturbances, particularly on weekends.
Quotes
Furkan Shaikh
Social activist who commented on residents’ concerns and local businesses.
“We want businesses to operate, people to enjoy themselves, but residents should also be able to sleep peacefully, access their homes safely and live with dignity. This is not about residents versus businesses. It is about finding a balance.”
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