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Bhuleshwar BMC School: Police Vacate After 5 Years

Police occupy school, BMC issues notice, police vacate.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 03 September 2026 at 11:39 pm
Bhuleshwar BMC School: Police Vacate After 5 Years

A group of policemen had been living in a BMC school in Bhuleshwar for the past five years. The school, which is meant to provide education to local children, was being used as a makeshift residence for the police personnel.

According to a civic official, the police had been occupying the school without permission. The official stated that the BMC had issued a notice to the police, asking them to vacate the premises.

The police personnel had been using the school's classrooms and other facilities as their living quarters. The BMC official said that the police had been asked to find alternative accommodation, as the school is meant for educational purposes.

The occupation of the school by the police had raised concerns among local residents, who felt that it was unfair to deprive children of their right to education. The BMC official said that the civic body was committed to providing quality education to all children in the city, and that the school would be restored to its original purpose.

The Bhuleshwar area is a densely populated region in Mumbai, and the school is an important institution for local children. The BMC official said that the civic body would take steps to ensure that the school is used for its intended purpose, and that the children of the area would not be deprived of their right to education.

The police personnel have now vacated the school, and the BMC is working to restore the premises to its original state. The civic body will undertake repairs and maintenance work to ensure that the school is fit for use by children.

The incident highlights the need for alternative accommodation for police personnel in the city. The BMC official said that the civic body would work with the police department to find suitable accommodation for police personnel, so that they do not have to occupy schools or other public buildings.

In a city like Mumbai, where space is a premium, it is essential to ensure that public buildings are used for their intended purpose. The BMC official said that the civic body was committed to providing quality services to all citizens, and that it would take steps to prevent such incidents in the future.

The restoration of the school is a positive step towards providing quality education to children in the area. The BMC official said that the civic body would continue to work towards providing better infrastructure and services to all citizens, and that it would take steps to ensure that public buildings are used for their intended purpose.

Frequently asked questions

Why were police living in a BMC school?

The police had been occupying the school without permission, using its classrooms and facilities as their living quarters.

What action did the BMC take?

The BMC issued a notice to the police, asking them to vacate the premises, and is now working to restore the school to its original state.

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