Rising Street Violence in Pune: Three Separate Beating Incidents Target Doctor and Students in One Day

In three separate attacks across Pune, a doctor, hostel students and a shopkeeper were beaten and threatened over minor disputes, prompting multiple criminal cases and police investigations.
Rising Street Violence in Pune: Three Separate Beating Incidents Target Doctor and Students in One Day
Rising Street Violence in Pune: Three Separate Beating Incidents Target Doctor and Students in One DayThe Bridge Chronicle
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A minor disagreement escalated into an incident in which a motorist attacked a doctor in the Kalepadal locality of Hadapsar. A criminal case has been filed against the group responsible for the assault.

In this case, Dr. Avesh Nasir Khan, 35, a resident of Emerald County in Kondhwa, has filed a complaint with the Kalepadal Police Station.

Police reports indicate that Dr. Khan was heading to a petrol station in the Undri area of Hadapsar when the accused approached the vicinity on a two-wheeler. They positioned their vehicle across his path, compelling him to halt his car.

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When asked, 'Why are you driving the car so fast?', the accused responded by verbally abusing Dr. Khan.

They then picked up a stone from the road and hurled it at him. The accused continued the attack using a solid object. A terrified Dr. Khan went to the police and lodged a complaint. Police Sub-Inspector Gayatri Bairagi is leading the investigation.

Assault on Hostel Students

An incident took place in the Viman Nagar area where two students standing outside a college hostel were assaulted.

A case has been filed against two individuals in connection with the incident. Rakesh Kailas Gharade (52), a resident of Balwar Ali, Guruwar Peth, lodged a complaint at the Airport Police Station.

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According to the police, Gharade works as a supervisor at a college hostel in Viman Nagar. On August 16, at around 9:30 p.m., two hostel students were walking after dinner when the accused stopped them and asked, "Why did you use abusive language in English?" They then assaulted the students and hurled a cement block at them.

After this, the accused entered the college hostel, spread fear, and threatened to kill the students, as stated in Gharade’s complaint. Police Sub-Inspector Akshay Sonawane is investigating the case.

Assault on a shopkeeper

An assault incident targeting a shopkeeper who repairs punctured tyres took place in the Kondhwa area. A case has been filed against the group involved.

In connection with the incident, Abdul Wali Mohammad Khan (37), a resident of Bhagodaynagar, Kondhwa, lodged a complaint at the Kondhwa police station. An offence has been registered against five to six individuals in this matter. Khan runs a shop near Sant Gadge Maharaj School in Kondhwa.

The accused allegedly entered the shop and, over a minor dispute, abused Khan and struck him on the head with a hard object. Assistant Police Inspector Doke is conducting the investigation.

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