Mumbai, July 1:- In a growing chorus of concern over road safety in Mahim West, social worker Mazhar Khan has renewed his call for immediate civic action to install speed breakers on Dargah Street, citing rampant rash driving and mounting risks to local residents.
Khan, a long-standing community advocate, has reportedly been appealing to the G North Ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Road Department for more than a year. His request: install two speed breakers—one near Memon Hall and the other close to Noori Villa. Despite repeated follow-ups, the proposal has been stalled, primarily due to the Mumbai Traffic Police’s refusal to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC). Meanwhile, BMC authorities have taken no tangible steps forward.
Residents of the area, particularly those living near Mahim Dargah, say that in the absence of speed-regulating infrastructure, the road has effectively become a dangerous racing strip for unruly bikers. The narrow stretch, regularly used by pedestrians, children, and elderly citizens, has seen a sharp rise in near misses and complaints of reckless speeding.
“This area has become unsafe. Bikers race through the lane without any regard for people walking. Children play here and senior citizens come out for their evening walks. It’s only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs,” said Ajaz Sirguroh, a long-time resident.
Now, the entire community is escalating the matter to the Mumbai Municipal Commissioner, demanding that the G North Ward officer be instructed to approve and execute the urgently needed speed breakers.
“These are not just civic requests—they are lifesaving safeguards for the people who call this neighborhood home,” Mazhar Khan emphasized, urging authorities to act before tragedy strikes.
The residents remain hopeful that this renewed push will compel the civic body to prioritize pedestrian safety over bureaucratic delay, especially in an area as sensitive and densely populated as Dargah Street.
