{
  "id": 11941485,
  "title": "Khar, Bandra & Santacruz Residents Gather Over Late-Night Noise, Traffic Congestion And Parking Woes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/khar-bandra-santacruz-residents-gather-over-late-night-noise-traffic",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T14:24:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/khar-bandra-santacruz-residents-gather-over-late-night-noise-traffic-congestion-and-parking-woes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Residents from Khar, Bandra, and Santacruz congregated at the New Creation Housing Society on Saturday night to voice their grievances regarding late-night noise, traffic congestion, and parking issues plaguing their neighborhood. The meeting, which lasted from 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm, aimed to address the adverse effects of nighttime activities on the quality of life for local residents. Initially, they planned a peaceful walk from the housing society to a neighboring building on 5th Road, but permission for the walk was denied, leading the residents to remain at the society premises and discuss their concerns.\n\nSenior Police Inspector Santosh Kate of the Khar police station attended the gathering and engaged with the residents. He assured them that a coordination group for residents would be established and that a joint meeting involving the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Traffic Department would be arranged. Inspector Kate also informed the attendees that action had already been taken on traffic-related issues.\n\nDuring the meeting, residents raised concerns about loud music, gatherings outside residential buildings, traffic congestion, honking, and vehicles obstructing access to buildings. They also expressed frustration that they had previously attempted to contact the police helpline (100) during late-night disturbances, but had experienced difficulties connecting, especially on weekends. Residents sought intervention on this matter as well.\n\nSocial activist Furkan Shaikh, representing the East Indian Community, emphasized that the residents were not against businesses operating in the area, but they desired a balanced approach between commercial activity and residents' rights. Shaikh stated, \"We want businesses to thrive, people to enjoy themselves, but residents must also be able to sleep peacefully, access their homes safely, and live with dignity. This is not about residents versus businesses; it is about finding a balance.\"\n\nThe residents clarified that the gathering was non-political and not directed at any specific pub, restaurant, business, or individual. They expressed a desire for practical and sustained solutions to the recurrent issues affecting their neighborhood.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Residents from Khar, Bandra and Santacruz gathered at New Creation Housing Society on 5th Road, Khar West, on Saturday night to draw attention to the recurring late-night noise, public nuisance, traffic congestion and parking problems in the neighbourhood. Quality Of Life Hit The gathering was held from 9.30pm to 10.30pm, with residents seeking action to address what they said were the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}