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Two Dead, Ten Injured in Buldhana Qawwali Seating Clash
Two groups in Deulgaon Raja argued over seating at a qawwali music programme.
The disagreement reportedly began among children and young people.
Adults from the two groups became involved, and the dispute grew more serious.
Later, members of both groups met at the police station to make complaints.
A fight broke out there.
Two people died, and at least 10 were injured.
Police registered two cases and arrested 20 people, according to the district police chief.
Police were deployed in the town as authorities worked to prevent further trouble.
A clash linked to seating at a qawwali programme in Deulgaon Raja, Maharashtra, killed two people and injured at least 10.
The dead were identified as Shiv Sena councillor Anwar Sheikh and Arif Pathan, husband of an NCP councillor.
The dispute reportedly began when children and young people from two groups argued over where to sit.
The confrontation escalated later at the Deulgaon Raja police station, where the rival factions had gathered to file complaints.
Police registered two FIRs; Buldhana Superintendent of Police Nilesh Tambe said 20 people had been arrested.
- Who
- The two deceased were Anwar Sheikh, a Shiv Sena councillor, and Arif Pathan, husband of an NCP councillor; members of two local factions were involved.
- What
- A clash over seating arrangements at a qawwali programme left two people dead and at least 10 injured.
- Where
- Deulgaon Raja, in Buldhana district, Maharashtra, including near Bholeshah Dargah and at the local police station.
- When
- The article was published on October 7, 2026; it says the fight took place later that evening but does not specify the incident date.
- Why
- The dispute reportedly began over where children and young people could sit at a locally organized qawwali programme.
Key facts
- Deaths
- Two
- Injuries
- At least 10
- Deceased
- Anwar Sheikh and Arif Pathan
- Arrests
- 20 people from both factions, according to Buldhana Superintendent of Police Nilesh Tambe
- Police cases
- Two FIRs based on complaints from both sides
- Reported charges
- Murder, attempt to murder, rioting and unlawful assembly
- Police response
- Reinforcements and Local Crime Branch units were deployed in Deulgaon Raja
Sources
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