The police said the nine-year-old, who was traumatised, started crying after alighting from the taxi. Later when her grandmother inquired what had happened, she revealed her ordeal.
Based on a complaint lodged by a former corporator, a case under sections 143, (a member of an unlawful assembly) 147 (rioting), 427, (mischief causing damage) and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code was registered.
According to the IMD, thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, light to moderate rain and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) at isolated places are very likely in the city. A yellow alert was issued for Mumbai.