In Virar, Maharashtra, police have arrested Bhalchandra Patil, the owner of a stone quarry, and one associate in connection with the murder of Atmaram Patil, a Right to Information (RTI) activist. The incident occurred during a quarry inspection when Patil was attacked by several assailants armed with wooden sticks and iron rods, resulting in his death. His son, Hemant Patil, reported that the family had faced ongoing threats related to complaints about noise pollution and structural damage caused by the quarry's operations. Protests erupted outside the Virar police station, with demands for stricter action against the perpetrators and enhanced security for government officials. The quarry owner's son, Mahesh Patil, and other suspects remain at large. The incident has drawn attention to the illegal mining activities in the Shirgaon area, where residents have long reported intimidation and lack of administrative action against mining mafias. Police are currently investigating the case and have formed a special team to locate the remaining suspects.