G.N. Saibaba, a former professor who had been serving a life sentence for alleged connections with Maoist groups, has been released from prison. Meanwhile, political parties in Maharashtra are still in negotiations over seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. The BMC has also reported completing its anti-rabies vaccination drive for dogs in 10 of the 25 civic wards in Mumbai.
In a major operation, the Mumbai Customs Zone-III has seized 447 grams of marijuana being illegally imported from Thailand. The contraband was concealed inside a pressure washer and the department has arrested one person in connection with the case. Investigation is ongoing.