Mumbai Traffic Police Face Rising Aggression: Is A Sense Of Entitlement Making Motorists Believe They Can Escape The Law?

Mumbai: The recent incident involving Juhu resident Juhi Mehta, who allegedly drove her BMW towards a traffic constable in Juhu, has raised serious questions about the growing aggression displayed by some motorists towards police personnel. Mumbai has witnessed similar confrontations, with some of the incidents highlighted below.

Also Watch: On September 9, 2025, a speeding Hyundai Grand i10 knocked down two police constables at the Coastal Road– Bandra-Worli Sea Link connector in Worli, leading to the death of constable Dattatray Kumbhar.

On January 1, 2026, a speeding scooter allegedly rammed into traffic constable Ashish Nighot during a drunk-driving check near the National Sports Club of India in Worli.

Cabinet Approves 20% Rebate On Pending Traffic Fines Under New Amnesty Scheme, Bringing Relief To Motorists On February 6, 2026, a BMW allegedly rammed into a police barricade during a late-night nakabandi near Marine Drive. Traffic constable Samadhan Wagh sustained a head injuryOn March 6, 2026, a woman passenger allegedly abused and threatened female traffic constable Sujata Dodmane near NCPA Junction after she was asked to move a car parked on a VVIP exit route.