Overview
- Two Shiv Sena candidates, Nitin Patil and Ravindra Patil, were arrested in Dombivli East over the alleged assault on BJP worker Omnath Natekar during late-night campaigning.
- Police earlier detained five others and registered an FIR citing attempt to murder under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with Natekar hospitalized for serious injuries.
- Rival claims over cash distribution fueled the confrontation in Panel No. 29 where BJP and Shiv Sena are contesting each other despite a broader alliance.
- Separately, Vitthalwadi police seized ₹50 lakh from an autorickshaw in Ulhasnagar and detained the driver as they probe the source and intended recipients.
- In Nagpur, BJP candidate Bhushan Shingne was allegedly attacked in Gorewada and an FIR was filed including rioting and attempt to murder under Section 307 as senior leaders called for strict action.