Archive · 29 Dec 2025
BMC Official and Videographer Assaulted in Mumbai
Two people working for the city government in Mumbai were hurt by a man named Iftekhar Ahmed.
They were checking cars as part of the election rules.
The man got angry when they started recording his car and hit them.
The police have now charged the man for what he did.
BMC official Suresh Rathod and videographer Dheeraj Panchal were assaulted while on election duty in Mumbai.
The incident occurred near the Milan Subway in the Vile Parle area.
The accused, Iftekhar Ahmed, allegedly attacked them after they stopped his vehicle and began recording.
Ahmed has been booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections, including 132 for assaulting public servants.
The victims approached the police after the assault.
- Who
- BMC official Suresh Rathod and videographer Dheeraj Panchal were assaulted by Iftekhar Ahmed.
- What
- The victims were on election duty and were assaulted after stopping a vehicle.
- When
- The incident occurred on December 28.
- Where
- The assault took place near the Milan Subway in the Vile Parle area of Mumbai.
- Why
- The accused allegedly lost his temper when the videographer began recording the vehicle inspection.
- Victims
- Suresh Rathod (BMC official), Dheeraj Panchal (videographer)
- Accused
- Iftekhar Ahmed
- Location
- Milan Subway, Vile Parle, Mumbai
- Date
- December 28
- Charges
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections, including 132 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from duty)