Bandra police in Mumbai registered an FIR on 19 January 2026 against five people, including two priests and three security guards of Mount Mary Basilica, Bandra, over allegations of stealing construction materials from an open plot in March 2025. The case was registered after a Mumbai court’s direction and includes charges under BNS sections for theft, criminal trespass, and criminal intimidation.

Location: Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Event Date: March 2025 (alleged incident); 19 January 2026 (FIR registered)

Category: CRIMINALITY

Impact: LOW

Victims: Complainant Robinson Gonsalves (alleges construction materials were taken from his open plot); two priests and three security guards of Mount Mary Basilica are named as accused.

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