By Admin 
A case has been registered against newly elected Shiv Sena (UBT) councilor Milind Vaidya and his associates for taking out a victory procession without police permission in Mahim, central Mumbai. The incident is reported to have taken place on the evening of January 24, when prohibitory orders were in effect in the area and the police had already refused permission.
What is the whole matter?
According to Mahim Police, newly elected councilor of Shiv Sena (UBT) Milind Vaidya had won from ward number 182 in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections held on January 15. A victory procession was planned after the victory, but the police did not allow it as prohibitory orders were in place till midnight on 26 January.
The police officer said that for the first time on January 18, permission was sought for the victory procession, which was rejected citing law and order and prohibitory orders. After this, applications were made again on 22 and 24 January, but Mahim police flatly refused to give permission both the times.
How was the procession taken out without permission?
According to the police, despite not getting permission, a victory procession was taken out in Mahim area on January 24 between 5:30 pm and 8 pm. During this, a huge crowd of supporters took to the streets and burst crackers in the procession. Additionally, loudspeakers were also used, due to which there was a possibility of public order being affected.
Police say that this procession was completely unauthorized. No procession or rally of any kind was allowed during the prohibitory order. The procession posed a risk to traffic and law and order.
Against whom was the case registered?
Taking cognizance of the unauthorized rally, Mahim police has registered a case against Shiv Sena (UBT) councilor Milind Vaidya and his associates. According to the police, Vinay Akre, Avirat Shinde, Santosh Sarve, Deepak Sawant and more than 40 others have been made accused in this case.
All the accused are accused of holding a rally without permission. Use of firecrackers and loudspeakers has also been considered a violation of the rules. Police are investigating further and action will be taken as per law.
Mahim Police has made it clear that violation of prohibitory orders and rules related to public safety will not be tolerated under any circumstances. The administration says that even after winning the elections, it is important to remain within the ambit of the law for celebrations, and strict action will be taken against such events without permission.