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Post-Poll Violence Rocks Bhiwandi As Rival Party Workers Clash After Civic Defeat, Police Step In To Restore Order

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Bhiwandi: Witnessed a serious outbreak of post-election violence on Sunday night after political rivalry following the municipal elections spiralled into street clashes, stone-pelting and vandalism. The bungalow of former mayor and Konark Vikas Aghadi leader Vilas Patil and his wife, former mayor Pratibha Patil, was allegedly attacked by supporters of BJP MLA Mahesh Choughule’s Son Meet Choughule, who recently lost the civic polls. The incident triggered retaliatory vandalism at the BJP MLA’s office, plunging the city into tension.

According to allegations made by Vilas Patil, Meet Choughule and nearly 50–60 BJP workers attacked his residence, pelting stones and damaging window panes. During the attack, Pratibha Patil sustained injuries and was rushed to hospital for treatment. The incident occurred against the backdrop of BJP’s humiliating defeat in Ward No. 1, where Konark Vikas Aghadi swept all four seats, defeating all BJP candidates, including the MLA’s son.

Sources said the situation deteriorated rapidly after the election results, with tempers flaring among party workers. Konark Vikas Aghadi’s clean sweep in the ward not only dented BJP’s electoral ambitions but also altered local political equations, intensifying rivalry between the two camps.

Following the attack on the former mayor’s bungalow, Konark supporters gathered in large numbers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, demanding immediate arrest of the accused. The protest soon escalated, with both groups coming face to face, turning the area into a virtual battleground.

As the agitation intensified, police were forced to resort to a lathi-charge to disperse the crowd. Several party workers reportedly sustained minor injuries. Amid the chaos, enraged Konark supporters allegedly vandalised the office of BJP MLA Mahesh Choughule, damaging furniture and property inside the premises.

The violence led to panic across nearby localities, with shops shutting down and traffic coming to a halt for several hours.

Senior police officials, including Deputy Commissioner of Police Shashikant Borate, rushed to the spot and took charge of the situation. Heavy police deployment was made across sensitive areas of the city. Addressing the media, DCP Borate said the clash stemmed from a dispute between two political groups and warned that strict action would be taken against anyone attempting to disturb law and order.

Law and order will be maintained at any cost. Those responsible for violence will not be spared. At present, the situation is completely under control,” Borate said.

At Nizampura Police Station, both groups have filed complaints against each other. Based on the cross-complaints, police have registered cases against members of both camps. However, officials have not yet disclosed details regarding arrests.

Police said CCTV footage from nearby areas and statements of eyewitnesses are being examined to identify the culprits. Additional patrolling has been initiated, and intelligence units have been alerted to prevent any further escalation.

The incident has once again highlighted how intense political competition in civic elections can spill over into criminal violence. While Konark Vikas Aghadi’s victory has strengthened its grip on local politics, the post-poll unrest has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating law-and-order situation in Bhiwandi.

Authorities have appealed to political leaders to restrain their supporters and maintain peace as investigations continue.

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36-year-old absconding accused arrested from Gujarat in Mumbai non-bailable warrant

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Mumbai: The Mumbai Crime Branch has claimed the arrest of a wanted suspect, against whom a non-bailable warrant had been issued by the court in connection with a theft case. The 29-year-old complainant was en route to deliver diamonds, gold jewelry, and cash from his shop when, in front of the main entrance of the Panchratna Building, four unidentified individuals—acting in conspiracy—threatened him with a revolver and a knife. They injured him and forcibly stole the diamonds, jewelry, and cash, valued at approximately 2,048,964 rupees. A case was subsequently registered at the D.B. Marg Police Station. Following further investigation by Crime Branch Unit 2, a charge sheet was filed in court. The 59-year-old suspect involved in this crime had repeatedly failed to appear in court during the proceedings, leading to the issuance of a non-bailable warrant against him. The Crime Branch carried out this operation to execute the said warrant.

Acting on direct intelligence and technical analysis, the police team tracked down the 59-year-old suspect—who was a wanted individual subject to a non-bailable warrant—and took him into custody on October 30th in Gaonpur, Vadodara district, Gujarat. This operation was conducted under the directives of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, with the involvement of Joint Police Commissioner Anil Kumbhare, Additional Commissioner Krishna Kant Upadhyay, and DCP Raj Tilak Roshan.

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Mumbai Crime Branch succeeds in Mumbai kidnapping case, convicts accused

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In a kidnapping case in Mumbai, the accused have been found guilty following the prosecution’s presentation of the case by the Crime Branch. Based on the evidence provided, the court convicted the accused and handed down sentences. On August 3, 2018, within the jurisdiction of the Kurla V.B. Nagar Police Station, a 13-year-old boy was abducted by unknown individuals while he was alone at home. A complaint was filed at the Vinoba Bhave Nagar Police Station, and a case was registered under Section 363 of the Indian Penal Code (Case No. 223/2018). Given the highly sensitive nature of the crime, the investigation was transferred to Crime Branch Unit 4, Mumbai. Subsequently, the case was re-registered by the Crime Branch (Case No. 47/2018), and the investigation was initiated. During the investigation into the aforementioned crime, five suspects were apprehended on August 6, 2018, and the kidnapped boy was successfully recovered. Following the collection of all evidence against the suspects, a charge sheet was filed in court—invoking Sections 363, 364(A), 328, 365, 324, 343, 506, and 120(B) of the IPC, along with Section 37(1) of the PESCO Act. On September 30, 2026, the court handed down sentences to the accused: 3 years under Section 328, 2 years under Section 363, 2 years under Section 324, and 1 year under Section 343, in addition to a fine of Rs. 3,500. This operation was carried out under the supervision of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, Joint Police Commissioner Anil Kumbhare, and DCP Raj Tilak Roshan.

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Akhilesh Yadav is fighting to save the country and protect the Constitution: Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has congratulated SP President Akhilesh Yadav for his struggle to protect the nation and the Constitution. He stated that Akhilesh Yadav has the capacity to save the country, and the nation’s 1.4 billion citizens should recognize his efforts. Abu Asim Azmi emphasized that a strong alliance is essential to eradicate communalism and hatred from the country. He further added that the distribution of seats within such an alliance should be based on the strength of a party’s grassroots workers and its ability to secure the highest number of votes. Highlighting the political significance of Uttar Pradesh, he remarked that the path to Delhi runs through the state; therefore, a robust alliance must be formed to secure power in Uttar Pradesh and, in turn, halt those who propagate hatred.

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