States » WestPosted at: Sep 8 2025 2:04PM


Security Cordons remain as authorities await safe access to mysterious containers

Mumbai, Sep 8 (UNI) Three containers from the sunken cargo vessel MV Phoenix 15 have washed ashore in the Palghar district, while recovery operations are hampered by high tidal conditions. Two containers were discovered at Satpati beach while one was found at Shirgaon beach, after local fishermen initially spotted them floating approximately five kilometers offshore.
Vivekanand Kadam, Chief of the Disaster Management Cell of Palghar, confirmed that authorities are coordinating with the Indian Coast Guard for safe recovery operations. "Due to high tide, it is currently difficult to access and examine the containers. We are coordinating with the Coast Guard to ensure a safe and controlled recovery operation," Kadam explained. The Indian Coast Guard and Palghar Police have maintained security cordons around the affected beach areas to prevent public access.
The exact contents of the containers remain unknown, raising significant safety concerns among the local authorities. Bomb disposal and hazardous materials teams remain on standby until the containers can be thoroughly inspected and cleared by experts. Officials have not ruled out any possibilities regarding the nature of the cargo, and investigations are examining whether these containers contained hazardous materials or were part of legitimate commercial cargo lost during rough seas.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Security Cordons remain as authorities await safe access to mysterious containers
More News

Maha: Vi Gets Rs 2,113-Cr Relief After Bombay HC Quashes DoT Spectrum Charge Demand

10 Jun 2026 | 2:51 AM

Mumbai, June 9 (UNI) Telecom sevices provider Vodafone Idea (Vi) informed the stock exchange in a regulatory filing here today that the Bombay High Court has quashed the one-time spectrum charge (OTSC) demand raised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) against the company and its erstwhile subsidiary Spice Communications, which has provided the company a relief of Rs 2,113 crores.

see more..

Fadnavis Okays Amendments To GST, Maharashtra Public Universities Act

10 Jun 2026 | 2:43 AM

Mumbai, June 9 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis today approved several important decisions related to restructuring of departments under various ministries, streamlining the process of approval of new colleges in the state as well as Good and Services Act, at a cabinet meeting here.

see more..

Mahayuti's position in Maha Legislative Council elections strong: Patil

10 Jun 2026 | 12:45 AM

Sangli, June 9 (UNI) Maharashtra and District Guardian Minister Chandrakant Patil today asserted that the Mahayuti's position in the Legislative Council elections is strong and appealed the voters to remain united and not fall prey to the opposition's attempts to mislead them.

see more..

Mumbai Water Crisis; Tanker operators end strike

09 Jun 2026 | 9:45 PM

Mumbai, June 9 (UNI) The indefinite strike called by Mumbai's water tanker operators was called off on Tuesday after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured their association that all notices issued would be withdrawn and that no punitive action would be taken against them.

see more..

Mumbai: Modernise cultural schemes with tech, make awards merit-based: Shelar

09 Jun 2026 | 9:42 PM

Mumbai, June 9 (UNI): Maharashtra Information Technology and Cultural Affairs Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar on Tuesday directed the Directorate of Cultural Affairs to modernise all schemes using technology to make them more transparent, effective and artist-centric.

see more..