Mumbai: The Dharavi Police announced on Saturday evening that the situation is under control after a massive protest broke out in response to the proposed demolition of mosques in the area. Approximately 5,

Tension erupted in Dharavi, Asia's largest slum, as residents protested the BMC's move to demolish an illegal portion of a mosque. After talks, mosque trustees secured a four-to-five-day extension to remove the encroachment.

A large group of residents gathered on the road to protest the BMC's actions, prompting a significant police presence to manage the crowd.

An official said that a large number of police personnel were deployed at the site to prevent any untoward incident in view of the huge gathering.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) plan to demolish an alleged illegal mosque section in Dharavi has been halted following protests. Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad confirmed the cancellation after discussions with the Chief Minister.

A large number of police personnel have been deployed there to prevent any untoward incident in view of the prevailing situation

Mumbai`s Dharavi area witnessed unrest as the Muslim community staged protests against the demolition of Mehboob-e-Subani mosque. A team of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials had reached Dharavi to demolish the encroachments on the mosque,

A massive protest broke out in Mumbai's Dharavi area after a team from the Brihannmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reached there to demolish an alleged illegal portion of a mosque in the locality on Saturday.