{
  "id": 10646282,
  "title": "Pune: Bigg Boss Marathi Fame Divya Shinde Arrested For Assaulting Retired Medical Officer, Demanding ₹5 Lakh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/pune-bigg-boss-marathi-fame-divya-shinde-arrested-for-assaulting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T08:04:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-bigg-boss-marathi-fame-divya-shinde-arrested-for-assaulting-retired-medical-officer-demanding-5-lakh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pune police have apprehended Divya Shinde, a 25-year-old former contestant from the popular show Bigg Boss Marathi, in connection with an alleged assault and extortion incident targeting retired medical officer Dr Vidyadhar Gaikwad. The incident allegedly unfolded at Gaikwad's residence in Pune, where Shinde and a group of at least eight others reportedly stormed the property, causing damage and physically assaulting Gaikwad, who has paralysis. The suspect demanded ₹5 lakh, claiming it was owed for her participation in an event at Balgandharva Rangmandir. Shinde was arrested by the Kale Padal police on Monday and subsequently produced in court, who remanded her to police custody until September 30. Other suspects, including Anna Dhamdhere, are yet to be apprehended. According to police reports, Gaikwad, affiliated with Karunadeep Sanstha, had organized the Kala Avishkar Mahotsav at Balgandharva Rangmandir from September 1 to 3, 2026. The suspects are alleged to have entered Gaikwad's house, vandalized property, and threatened to kill him. Police also sought handwriting samples to verify the documents obtained from the complainant.",
  "summary": "Pune: Pune police have arrested Bigg Boss Marathi fame and social media influencer Divya Sunil Shinde, 25, in connection with an alleged assault and extortion case involving a retired medical officer. Shinde allegedly entered the residence of Dr Vidyadhar Gaikwad, assaulted him and demanded ₹5 lakh in connection with her participation in an event at Balgandharva Rangmandir. Shinde, a resident of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}