What is a good election without its share of rumours, and the city proved this to be true with several doing the rounds, mostly on the model code of conduct violations and disturbances. The police, however, said only one FIR and 14 non-cognisable offences were registered on Tuesday.
A senior police officer said, “The first serious rumour this morning was a WhatsApp message about a lathi-charge in Vikhroli. Police at the spot, however, said this was not true and we sent out messages of our own to the effect.”
There were also rumours about tension prevailing in Malad, Gorai and Vikhroli. Another that caught police attention was about BJP MLA Sardar Tara Singh being attacked in Mulund by Shiv Sainiks and being taken to Navghar police station for protection.
DCP Ashok Dudhe, spokesperson, Mumbai Police, said, “Mr. Singh was at a polling booth in Mulund when there was a power cut. He was enquiring about alternative arrangements when some people present there took objection to it. Our personnel at the spot intervened and asked them to register a formal complaint at the local police station. Mr. Singh accompanied them, but no complaint was registered.”
An FIR for obstructing a government servant from discharging his duty was registered by Antop Hill police, when voters turned aggressive after they found their names missing from the voter list. The police will continue their vigil on social media till Thursday.
