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Six Injured as Rival Supporters Clash in Bhiwandi After Civic Poll Results

Police say order has been restored following a lathi-charge.

Overview

  • Violence erupted around 9 pm Sunday near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk as supporters of BJP MLA Mahesh Choughule and KVA leader Vilas Patil confronted each other after municipal results, with Patil’s son defeating Meet Choughule.
  • Officials said six people were injured, including a police officer and a constable, and those hurt are receiving treatment at a local hospital.
  • Reports allege Patil’s supporters stormed Choughule’s office and assaulted workers, while Patil claims BJP voters earlier pelted stones at his bungalow.
  • Nizampura police are registering a case and recording statements from both sides, and additional personnel have been deployed as a precaution.
  • Videos circulating online show stone-pelting and police intervention, and Patil, his family and supporters later staged a protest at Shivaji Chowk.