Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Post-Poll Violence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, supporters of a Shiv Sena (Shinde) candidate allegedly pelted stones at the house of a defeated BJP candidate, Bunty Chawaria.
This happened because they blamed him for their electoral loss.
The incident was captured on CCTV and went viral on social media.
The police have registered a case against 14 people involved in the stone-pelting.
Both candidates, Bunty Chawaria from the BJP and Mallu Chawaria from Shiv Sena (Shinde), lost the election to Sachin Khaire.
The incident caused tension in the city.
Shiv Sena (Shinde) supporters allegedly pelted stones at BJP candidate Bunty Chawaria's house.
The incident occurred around midnight on Friday in Gandhinagar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
The attack was allegedly due to blaming Bunty Chawaria for their electoral loss.
The entire incident was captured on CCTV and went viral on social media.
The police have registered a case against 14 suspects at the Kranti Chowk police station.
- Who
- Shiv Sena (Shinde) supporters and BJP candidate Bunty Chawaria
- What
- Stone-pelting at BJP candidate's house
- When
- Midnight, Friday
- Where
- Gandhinagar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Why
- Allegedly blaming BJP candidate for electoral loss
- Location
- Gandhinagar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Incident Time
- Midnight, Friday
- Accused Party
- Shiv Sena (Shinde) supporters
- Victim Party
- BJP candidate Bunty Chawaria
- Number of Accused
- 14
- Case Registered At
- Kranti Chowk police station
Sources
Navi Mumbai: Nerul Police Book 18 BJP Workers For Storming Shiv Sena Office, Assault And Vandalism After Civic Polls
Nashik: Newly Elected BJP Corporator Sharad More Attacked, Threatened With Pistol; Rs 50 Lakh Ransom Demanded
