Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Seven family members booked for assault over New Year music row
A 52-year-old woman and her family were celebrating New Year's Eve in their home in Ambernath, Maharashtra.
A nearby family was playing loud music, which led to a quarrel.
Later that night, the seven members of that family allegedly broke into the woman's house and beat her and her relatives.
The victims were seriously injured and had to go to the hospital.
The police have filed a case against the seven family members for rioting and assault.
A 52-year-old woman and her relatives were assaulted by seven family members over a dispute about loud music during New Year celebrations.
The incident occurred at around 12:30 AM on January 1, following a quarrel on December 31.
The accused allegedly broke into the victim's house and assaulted her and her relatives, causing serious injuries.
The victims were hospitalized and are currently undergoing treatment.
The police have registered a case against the seven accused under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including for rioting and assault.
- Who
- Seven members of a family were accused, and a 52-year-old woman and her relatives were the victims.
- What
- A dispute over loud music during New Year celebrations led to an assault.
- When
- The incident occurred at around 12:30 AM on January 1, following a quarrel on December 31.
- Where
- The incident took place in Vandrapada, Ambernath, Thane district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The accused allegedly broke into the victim's house and assaulted her and her relatives after a dispute over loud music.
- Location
- Vandrapada, Ambernath, Thane district, Maharashtra
- Incident Date
- December 31
- Time of Incident
- 12:30 AM on January 1
- Victims
- 52-year-old woman and her relatives
- Accused
- Seven members of a family
- Charges Filed
- Rioting and assault under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Status of Victims
- Hospitalized and undergoing treatment