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MNS Workers Accused of Assaulting Railway Official After Harassment Complaint
A woman who works for the railway said a deputy station master had behaved inappropriately toward her.
She said this had gone on for about six months and that he sent messages asking her to visit his home.
She took her complaint to people from a workers’ group linked to the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.
Some of those workers confronted the railway official at Kalyan station.
A video shared online appears to show the confrontation turning into an assault.
Railway police stepped in to stop the incident.
Police reportedly took some of the workers into custody.
The articles report allegations, not a finding that they have been proven.
A viral video appears to show Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers assaulting Deputy Station Master Ashutosh Kumar at Kalyan railway station.
A woman pointsman alleged Kumar had behaved inappropriately toward her for about six months.
She reportedly said Kumar sent WhatsApp messages asking her to meet him at his residence.
The woman approached office-bearers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Railway Kamgar Sena with her allegations.
Kalyan Government Railway Police intervened, and some MNS workers were reportedly taken into custody.
- Who
- Deputy Station Master Ashutosh Kumar, a woman pointsman, MNS workers, and Kalyan Government Railway Police.
- What
- MNS workers allegedly assaulted Kumar after the woman complained about his alleged inappropriate behaviour.
- Where
- Kalyan railway station, Maharashtra.
- When
- The incident was reported in a post dated October 5, 2026; the articles do not state the exact time of the confrontation.
- Why
- The workers reportedly confronted Kumar after the woman alleged inappropriate remarks and WhatsApp messages asking her to meet him at his residence.
Complaint and confrontation
Alleged assault
Woman's allegations
Complaint and confrontation
The woman reportedly alleged that Kumar behaved inappropriately toward her for about six months and sent messages asking her to meet at his residence.
Alleged assault
The articles do not provide a response from Kumar or report an official finding on whether the allegations are substantiated.
Workers' response
Complaint and confrontation
MNS workers reportedly confronted Kumar after the woman approached their railway workers' organization with her complaint.
Alleged assault
The confrontation allegedly became violent, with workers assaulting Kumar; police intervened and reportedly detained some workers.
Key facts
- Railway official
- Ashutosh Kumar, Deputy Station Master
- Complainant
- A woman pointsman and railway employee
- Alleged duration
- The woman said the behaviour had continued for about six months.
- Reported messages
- She alleged Kumar sent WhatsApp messages asking her to meet him at his residence.
- Location
- Kalyan railway station, Maharashtra
- Police response
- Kalyan Government Railway Police intervened; some MNS workers were reportedly taken into custody.
- Video
- A video of the confrontation circulated on social media.
Sources
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