India, Nov. 13 -- The H west ward, comprising Bandra-Khar-Santacruz, on Wednesday lost one of its strongest civic crusaders, Anandini Thakoor- a stalwart activist with a fearless voice who inspired generations.

The nonagenarian (she turned 95 in July) trustee of the H-West Federation & Khar Residents Association kept up her spirited fight for civic issues till the end.

She played a key role in forming Mohalla Committees as early as 1993, when Mumbai strived to restore peace during the riots. She managed to open channels of communication between the police and citizens.

Whether it was shutting down restaurants in residential neighbourhoods, taking a stand against mismanagement in clubs, saving open spaces, or reviving ALMs, Thakoor took...