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Maharashtra Initiates MCOCA in Beed Assault Case as Protests Intensify

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar pledges strict action against accused in attack on Maratha youth Shivraj Divate, calling it a case of 'goondaism' and emphasizing non-tolerance for politically linked violence.

During his visit to Parali, Pawar stated that the CM has reviewed the case and issued necessary instructions that such violent behavior will not be tolerated, regardless of the political affiliations of those involved. (HT)
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Overview

  • Shivraj Divate, a Maratha youth, was abducted and brutally attacked with sticks and iron rods at Ratneshwar temple in Beed on May 16, 2025, sparking widespread outrage.
  • Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, during his visit to Beed, assured protesters of strict action, emphasizing that the attack was criminal hooliganism and not caste-related.
  • The Maharashtra government has initiated the process to apply the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against the accused in the case.
  • Protests by Maratha community members demanded justice, with Pawar personally engaging with demonstrators and reiterating that political affiliations will not shield the perpetrators.
  • The incident has reignited tensions between Maratha and Vanjari communities in Beed, a region already strained by caste clashes following the December 2024 murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh.