1 week ago
Five Youths Allegedly Assaulted, Hospital Clash Follows Bhiwandi Dispute
Five young men went to Dindigad hill on Sunday.
They said another group stopped and questioned them.
The argument allegedly became a physical fight.
The five youths also said they were threatened and that money and phones were taken.
The other group reportedly objected to them carrying chicken.
The police have not yet decided exactly what started the disagreement.
Another argument happened when both groups met at the hospital.
Police separated the groups and brought the situation under control.
Officers are investigating what happened and may take legal action against people found responsible.
Five youths from Shanti Nagar allegedly faced assault at Dindigad hill on Sunday.
The youths alleged they were threatened, robbed, and had their phones damaged.
The other side reportedly objected to the youths carrying chicken, escalating the dispute.
A second confrontation allegedly occurred at Bhiwandi IGM Sub-District Hospital during treatment.
Police are recording statements and initiating cases from both sides, officials said.
- Who
- Five youths from Shanti Nagar and another group of youths were involved; police are investigating allegations from both sides.
- What
- An alleged assault at Dindigad hill was followed by a reported confrontation at Bhiwandi IGM Sub-District Hospital.
- Where
- Dindigad hill and Bhiwandi IGM Sub-District Hospital, within the Bhiwandi Taluka police station limits.
- When
- The initial incident occurred on Sunday; the hospital confrontation happened later the same day.
- Why
- The exact cause is under investigation; the youths cited a dispute over their presence, while the other side reportedly objected to them carrying chicken.
Injured youths' allegations
Other side's reported objection and police position
Cause of the dispute
Injured youths' allegations
The five youths said they were stopped and questioned about their presence at Dindigad hill, after which a group allegedly assaulted them.
Other side's reported objection and police position
The other side reportedly objected to the youths carrying chicken; police have not established which issue triggered the confrontation.
Robbery and assault claims
Injured youths' allegations
The youths alleged that two-wheelers blocked their path, they were threatened with a knife, and their cash and phones were taken or damaged.
Other side's reported objection and police position
Police are verifying the allegations from both sides and have not yet determined who initiated the assault or whether a robbery occurred.
Response to the incident
Injured youths' allegations
Abu Asim Azmi and Rais Shaikh demanded strict action against those allegedly responsible.
Other side's reported objection and police position
Police said the situation was under control and that legal action would follow the facts established during the investigation.
Key facts
- Reportedly injured youths
- Altamash Shaikh, Umar Shaikh, Husnain Pathan, Abdurrahman Khan and Rehan Khan
- Initial location
- Dindigad hill, Bhiwandi Taluka
- Allegations by youths
- They alleged threats with a knife, an attempted robbery, damaged mobile phones and stolen cash.
- Reported counterclaim
- The other side reportedly objected to the youths carrying chicken.
- Second confrontation
- A fresh clash allegedly broke out at Bhiwandi IGM Sub-District Hospital.
- Police action
- Statements are being recorded and the process of registering cases from both sides has begun.
- Officials involved
- Senior Police Inspector Harshvardhan Barve and Deputy Superintendent of Police Rahul Jhalte addressed the investigation and law-and-order response.
Sources
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