Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Violence Marks Mumbai Civic Elections Campaign
On January 7, 2026, two violent incidents happened during election campaigning in Maharashtra.
In Mumbai, a Shiv Sena candidate named Haji Salim Qureshi was stabbed while campaigning in Bandra.
He was taken to the hospital and is being treated.
The police are looking for the attackers.
At the same time, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, a mob of about 30-35 people tried to attack the car of Imtiaz Jaleel, a former MP from the AIMIM party.
Jaleel said the attackers might be connected to the BJP and have illegal businesses.
The police controlled the situation.
Both incidents happened just before the municipal elections on January 15, 2026.
The police are on high alert to prevent more violence.
Shiv Sena candidate Haji Salim Qureshi was stabbed during a campaign in Bandra, Mumbai.
Imtiaz Jaleel, a former AIMIM MP, faced a mob attack in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Both incidents occurred on January 7, 2026, ahead of the municipal elections on January 15, 2026.
Police are investigating both incidents, with heavy deployment to maintain law and order.
Jaleel alleged that the attackers have links with the BJP and are involved in illegal businesses.
- Who
- Haji Salim Qureshi (Shiv Sena candidate), Imtiaz Jaleel (former AIMIM MP), and unidentified attackers
- What
- Violent incidents during election campaigning, including a stabbing and a mob attack
- When
- January 7, 2026
- Where
- Bandra, Mumbai and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
- Why
- Alleged political rivalry and intimidation of voters
- Location 1
- Bandra, Mumbai
- Location 2
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
- Date
- January 7, 2026
- Victim 1
- Haji Salim Qureshi (Shiv Sena candidate)
- Victim 2
- Imtiaz Jaleel (former AIMIM MP)
- Incident Type 1
- Stabbing during campaign
- Incident Type 2
- Mob attack during campaign
- Election Date
- January 15, 2026
- Accused Party 1
- Unidentified individuals
- Accused Party 2
- Rival candidate's supporters
- Police Action
- Deployed personnel, investigating
- Allegations 1
- Political rivalry
- Allegations 2
- Links with BJP and illegal businesses
Sources
Mob Tries To Attack AIMIM Ex-MP Imtiaz Jaleel In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Mob tries to attack AIMIM ex-MP in Maha's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Shiv Sena Candidate Stabbed During Mumbai Civic Body Elections Campaign
BMC Elections 2026: Shiv Sena Candidate Haji Saalim Qureshi Stabbed During Campaign In Mumbai's Bandra | VIDEO
