Mohur Mills fire was deliberate: BMC report

It was only after 20 minutes that a call was made to the fire brigade,the report claims.

Based on this report,the Bhoiwada police have filed a FIR against Ahmedabad-based scrap dealer Gaurav Patel; Wajid,a contractor appointed by him and six of Wajid’s labourers. Gold Mohur Mills is jointly owned by the National Textile Corporation and Gold Mohur Design Apparel. All the accused are booked under several sections under the Indian Penal code for conspiracy and mischief by fire or explosive substance.

The initial investigation uncovered the plan of the group who allegedly went ahead with setting wooden planks and pillars on fire. “We are awaiting the forensic report to find the exact components used to set fire. So far,no arrests have been made. We are collecting all incriminating evidence against the accused,” said Police Inspector Rajendra Obale.

Investigating officers also claim that certain doubtful movements were made within the mill in the past few months. “We can’t comment until the forensic report is provided to us. However,the seizures made by us contained substances which could have been used for this mischief,” added Obale.

Fire Brigade rescues couples from sea again
A day after a couple was saved from drowning at the Bandra Bandstand,two other couples were rescued from the sea by the fire brigade officials. Senior Police Inspector Prakash George said,“The two couples came to the Bandra Bandstand on Tuesday afternoon to spend some time on the rocks. They were identified as Anif Ali (21),Aarti Bhaskar (20),Mohammad Asif (26) and Farheen Bano (24). Hearing them shouting for help,locals contacted fire brigade to rescue them. A police officer of the Bandra police station said,“The police patrol the area to ensure that people do not venture out to the sea. However,the patch of coast is so vast that it cannot be patrolled effectively. Moreover,we do not have enough personnel.” The officer said couples often insist on going to areas where they have been warned not to. Two students were rescued by fire brigade on Monday.