Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Panvel Hostage Standoff: Police Rescue Family, Arrest Suspect
A man named Sobhan, involved in a murder case and out on bail, took his family hostage in their home due to a disagreement about property.
He was armed with a sickle and an axe.
Police arrived and tried to negotiate, but Sobhan attacked them, injuring four officers.
During the standoff, he threatened his niece.
Eventually, the police, using water jets and chili spray, managed to overpower him, rescue the family, and arrest him.
He now faces multiple charges.
Sobhan Babulal Mahato held six family members hostage in Panvel.
The incident occurred at Mangala Nivas, Godse Ali.
Mahato, armed with a sickle and axe, attacked police officers.
Four police officers were injured during the rescue operation.
Mahato was arrested and charged with multiple offenses.
- Who
- Sobhan Babulal Mahato, a man out on bail in a 2018 murder case.
- What
- Held family members hostage and attacked police with weapons.
- When
- Around 8:30 pm Wednesday night.
- Where
- Mangala Nivas, Godse Ali, Panvel, Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- Due to a property dispute with his family.
- Accused
- Sobhan Babulal Mahato
- Location
- Mangala Nivas, Godse Ali, Panvel
- Hostages
- Six family members, including a 16-year-old niece
- Injured
- Four police officers
- Weapons Used
- Sickle and axe
- Charges
- Kidnapping, attempted murder, wrongful confinement, deterring public servant, Arms Act violations
- Motive
- Property dispute
- Standoff Duration
- Approximately three hours
