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Mumbai: Rising Stone-Pelting Incidents On Suburban Railway Network Spark Major Safety Concern

Stone pelting on Mumbai’s suburban trains has become a serious safety threat, endangering the lives of thousands of daily commuters. Despite various safety measures like the installation of iron grills on train windows, the problem continues unabated, with a new, more disturbing trend emerging: passengers, especially those standing near train doors, are becoming direct targets.

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BMC To Deploy 137 Lifeguards Across Mumbai Beaches; Private Agency Tender Floated For 3-Year Contract

The BMC has floated a tender to appoint a private agency for the manning, operation, and maintenance of lifeguard services under the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) for a period of three years. In light of the consistently high footfall on city beaches and the need to enhance visitor safety, the BMC has also decided to increase the number of lifeguards from 93 to 137.