Vidyanand Bapat Attack: Police Arrest Santosh Chavan; Security Cover Provided After Assault
Pune, September 03: Pune police have arrested Santosh Chavan in connection with the alleged threatening, abusing and assaulting of Vidyanand Bapat, with a case registered on the basis of Bapat’s complaint, a senior police official said on Thursday. DCP Zone 1, Krushikesh Rawale, said Chavan was identified as the accused in the case and was arrested following Bapat’s complaint. “A case has been…
Pune police have arrested Santosh Chavan in connection with an alleged assault against Vidyanand Bapat, following Bapat's complaint to the police. DCP Zone 1, Krushikesh Rawale, announced that Chavan has been identified as the accused in the case and arrested based on Bapat's complaint. The assault reportedly occurred after Bapat made certain statements, according to Rawale.
The police have also revealed that Chavan had a history of criminal cases registered against him in 2014 and 2015. Additionally, there had been a previous dispute during a Pune Municipal Corporation meeting, which resulted in Chavan's removal from the proceedings. Bapat had not previously requested police protection for his safety, as his recent media appearances did not warrant such precautions.
In response to the assault, police have now provided round-the-clock security, with one police security officer (PSO) and four additional personnel assigned to Bapat's protection. Further investigation is ongoing following Bapat's complaint.
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