Train services on Mumbai’s Harbour Line were briefly disrupted on Friday afternoon following a protest by a group of slum residents near Wadala Railway Station. The residents opposed the installation of mobile towers in their locality, leading to a temporary halt in train operations.
**Crowd Gathers Near Railway Tracks**
The agitation was led by residents of the Antop Hill area, with hundreds gathering near the railway tracks around 12:15 pm. As part of their demonstration, the protesters blocked a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)-bound local train. The train was detained for approximately three minutes, from 12:16 pm to 12:19 pm, according to railway officials.
**Concerns Over Health and Safety**
The protesters raised concerns about the installation of mobile towers on the rooftops of slum structures. They claimed the move was illegal and expressed fears over potential radiation hazards. “They were demanding an immediate halt to the tower installation, citing health and safety issues,” an official said.
**Authorities Intervene**
In response to the situation, the Government Railway Police (GRP) and railway authorities swiftly intervened to disperse the crowd. Following the intervention, train services resumed shortly, restoring normalcy on the Harbour Line.
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