Maha polls: NRI arrested for obstructing BMC official on election duty

A 33-year-old woman, whose car was stopped civic officials on election duty, allegedly created nuisance and damaged their video-camera, which was being used to record

A 33-year-old woman, whose car was stopped civic officials on election duty, allegedly created nuisance and damaged their video-camera, which was being used to record their work. The woman was arrested for obstructing public servant while discharging duty.

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According to the Amboli police, the incident took place around 1.35am near Gundecha Symphony building on the northbound stretch of Veera Desai road. The arrested accused Sheena Lakhani, 33, is a Powai resident. Lakhani questioned them how they could video-record her without her permission. She claimed she was a non-resident Indian (NRI) from Canada and has nothing to do with the Indian elections and so should be allowed to leave. She was produced before a magistrate court and remanded in police custody.