Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Abandoned Bag Near Minister's Bungalow Causes Panic
A bag was found near a minister's house in Mumbai, which scared people because they thought it might have something dangerous inside.
But when the police checked, they found only shoes and clothes that a man from the US had left for others to take.
The man had already gone to Goa by the time the police found him.
He had left a note saying the items were free for anyone to take.
After making sure the bag was safe, the police let everyone go back to their normal activities.
An abandoned bag was found near minister Nitesh Rane’s bungalow in Marine Drive, Mumbai.
The bag contained shoes, clothes, and a note saying the items were free to take.
Police and a bomb disposal team were called to inspect the bag.
The bag owner was identified as a US national in his 40s who had left for Goa.
The man had left the bag with a note offering the shoes and clothes for free.
- Who
- A US national in his 40s
- What
- An abandoned bag was found near a minister's bungalow
- When
- Around 9:30 AM on Sunday, January 11
- Where
- Marine Drive, Mumbai, near minister Nitesh Rane’s bungalow
- Why
- The man left the bag with clothes and shoes to give away
- Location
- Marine Drive, Mumbai
- Time of Incident
- 9:30 AM
- Bag Contents
- Shoes, clothes, and a note
- Bag Owner
- US national in his 40s
- Note Content
- Shoes and clothes are free. Anybody can take it.