Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Youth Paraded in Underwear, Beaten for Insulting Thackerays
A young man named Suraj Rajeshihirke was caught by workers of the MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) in Nalasopara, Maharashtra.
They were angry because he had shared videos on social media that insulted the Thackeray brothers and their parties.
The workers made him parade on the road in just his underwear for one and a half hours, slapped him, and made him watch his own videos.
They also said that anyone who insults the Thackeray family will face the same treatment.
A video of this incident went viral on social media, and some people supported what the workers did.
The victim's family claims the workers also beat them and vandalized their home.
A youth named Suraj Rajeshihirke was paraded in underwear and beaten in Nalasopara, Maharashtra for insulting Thackeray brothers and their parties on social media.
The incident was carried out by workers of MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) as a form of public shaming.
Shirke was made to watch his controversial posts and was repeatedly slapped and thrashed by the workers.
The incident lasted for one and a half hours, with people making videos of the humiliation.
The victim's family alleges that the workers also beat them and vandalized their home.
- Who
- Suraj Rajeshihirke, a youth in Nalasopara, Maharashtra
- What
- A youth was paraded in underwear and beaten for insulting Thackeray brothers and their parties on social media
- When
- Thursday night, exact date not specified
- Where
- Nalasopara, Maharashtra
- Why
- For allegedly sharing insulting videos against MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray
MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) Workers
Victim's Family
Justification for Actions
MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) Workers
The workers believed the youth's social media posts were disrespectful and required public shaming as a deterrent.
Victim's Family
The victim's family claims the workers' actions were excessive and included unprovoked violence against family members and property.
- Victim's Name
- Suraj Rajeshihirke
- Location
- Nalasopara, Maharashtra
- Groups Involved
- MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Duration of Parade
- One and a half hours
- Allegations
- Insulting Thackeray brothers and their parties
- Public Reaction
- Video went viral, supporters shared and endorsed the action
- Police Action
- Victim taken into custody
Sources
Man In Underwear Paraded On Road, Thrashed By MNS Workers For 'Insulting' Thackerays | Nalasopara
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