Former Bhiwandi Mayor Vilas Patil and his son Mayuresh Patil are among five individuals booked by Nizampura Police for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct. An FIR was registered after civic officials found road construction material dumped at a site, with a contractor reportedly stating the work was assigned by the Patils. This action is seen as an attempt to influence voters by offering development work in exchange for votes during the ongoing municipal elections. An investigation is underway.