Overview

• Gokul Jha was arrested on July 23 and remanded for two days by the Kalyan District and Sessions Court on charges of assault, using obscene language, and outraging a woman’s modesty under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
• Unedited CCTV footage released July 23 reveals receptionist Sonali Kalasare hitting Jha’s sister-in-law just before Jha physically attacked her, complicating the incident’s narrative.
• Police have detained Jha’s brother and two female relatives present during the attack and are conducting a forensic review of extended video evidence to determine all parties’ roles.
• Kalasare, 25, sustained serious injuries to her neck, legs and chest and remains hospitalized at Janaki Hospital, where doctors have warned of potential long-term paralysis.
• Public outrage and protests by political groups have intensified as activists and healthcare associations renew calls for stronger legal safeguards for clinic and hospital staff.