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Kurla Hawker Assault: Police Arrest Main Accused After BJP Workers Beaten on New Mill Road

Police attribute the clash to a parking dispute, not to protests over illegal vending.

Overview

  • Kurla police say the January 18 evening incident on New Mill Road involved a dispute over parking that escalated into a violent attack.
  • Three BJP workers — Akash Singh, Aditya Panse and Aseem Singh — were injured, with Singh in critical condition after being struck on the head with a paver block.
  • An FIR under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita for rioting and attempt to murder has been registered against six accused, and the main suspect has been arrested.
  • Police removed hawkers from the location, promised strict action, and said a joint plan with the BMC will follow a meeting with L Ward officials.
  • A widely shared video of the assault was first posted by the Chandivali Citizens Welfare Association on X, and earlier posts described the victims as activists opposing illegal hawkers, a characterization not reflected in the police account.