Mumbai, May 21 -- The Mumbai Police on Thursday arrested 16 individuals for allegedly pelting stones at security personnel during a Western Railway-led anti-encroachment drive near Bandra railway station (East) on Wednesday. The accused were produced before the Bandra Court earlier today.

According to police officials, the mob reportedly pelted police with stones and paver blocks for nearly an hour during an anti-demolition drive. However, the situation was brought under control.

Five police personnel sustained severe injuries during the clash, including one officer who suffered a hand fracture and another who sustained a broken nose. Additionally, ten other personnel reported minor injuries.

The Western Railway authorities began clear...