MUMBAI: 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.According to Ismail, several street lights along the beach are non-functional, leaving large stretches of the area in darkness after sunset. He 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 makes the area vulnerable and increases the possibility of untoward incidents or criminal activity,” Ismail said, stressing that the issue requires urgent civic attention.He 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, he has called for the installation of more street light poles in the inner sections of Reti Bunder Beach.Ismail has appealed for high-focus street lights to be installed to improve visibility and deter anti-social activities. Local residents have supported the demand, saying better lighting would significantly enhance safety and make the beach more accessible and secure for the public.
