Mumbai: Several street lights along the Mahim beach are non-functional, leaving large stretches of the area in darkness after sunset, said local activists. Mahim social worker Syed M. Ismail has urged the BEST electricity wing and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to immediately restore and expand street lighting at Mahim’s Reti Bunder Beach, warning that poor illumination is putting public safety at risk. Govt officials were unavailable for comment. Activists said the lack of proper lighting has created an unsafe atmosphere for residents, visitors and families who frequent the beach, particularly during the evening hours. The absence of adequate lighting increases the possibility of untoward incidents or criminal activity. They also pointed out that the current lighting infrastructure is insufficient, with only a few working lamps covering the beach. In addition to repairing faulty lights, Ismail has called for the installation of more street light poles in the inner sections of Reti Bunder Beach.
