Rs 20,000 Allegedly Stolen from Shiv Sena UBT Corporator at BMC Headquarters in Mumbai
Mumbai: Rs 20,000 ‘stolen’ from Sena UBT corporator’s purse inside BMC HQ
The Indian Express
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In Mumbai, Rs 20,000 was reportedly stolen from the purse of Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Laxmi Bhatia during a lunch break at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters. The incident raises concerns about security protocols, as there are no CCTV cameras inside the committee meeting hall.
- 01Theft of Rs 20,000 from Laxmi Bhatia's purse at BMC headquarters.
- 02Incident occurred during a lunch break after a standing committee meeting.
- 03No CCTV cameras are installed in the meeting hall due to privacy norms.
- 04Bhatia has filed a police complaint regarding the theft.
- 05Civic officials are conducting an investigation into the incident.
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In a troubling incident at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters in Mumbai, Rs 20,000 was allegedly stolen from the purse of Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Laxmi Bhatia on Wednesday. The theft occurred shortly after a standing committee meeting, which is responsible for crucial financial decisions, concluded. Following the meeting, Bhatia and other corporators moved to the adjoining pantry for lunch, during which the theft took place. Upon returning, Bhatia discovered her purse unzipped and the cash missing. Despite the presence of tight security and CCTV surveillance in the corridors, there are no cameras inside the standing committee hall due to privacy and security regulations. Bhatia has reported the incident to the Leader of Opposition Kishori Pednekar, standing committee chairperson Prabhakar Shinde, and Mayor Ritu Tawde. She expressed concerns about the security lapse, questioning how citizens can feel safe in such a scenario. A police complaint has been filed, and Shinde has directed civic authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly.
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This incident raises serious questions about security protocols at civic offices, potentially affecting public trust in local governance.
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