Ganpati Immersion Row Escalates Into BJP-Shiv Sena-UBT Clash In Titwala, 70-80 Booked
Kalyan: A dispute over moving ahead in a Ganpati immersion procession escalated into a clash between supporters of the BJP and the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction in Titwala, near Kalyan, late on Saturday night. Kalyan Taluka Police have registered a case against around 70-80 people from both groups, including BJP's former deputy mayor and current corporator Upeksha Bhoir, her husband Shaktivaan Bhoir,…
A heated dispute over the timing of a Ganpati immersion procession in Titwala, near Kalyan, escalated into a clash between supporters of the BJP and Shiv Sena (UBT) faction on September 19-20. Around 70-80 individuals from both groups, including Upeksha Bhoir, her husband Shaktivaan Bhoir, a former corporator Suresh Bhoir and party functionary Pradeep Bhoir, were booked by Kalyan Taluka Police.
The altercation started when members of the two groups argued over moving ahead with their respective idol processions. The dispute then escalated into verbal abuse, threats, pushing and physical assault. The police registered a case under Sections 194, 126, 223 and 33(1)(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, after the incident caused disturbance and affected public order.
The police have not made any arrests yet and are investigating the sequence of events and individual roles.
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