Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Three Held for Assaulting Traffic Police in Panvel
Three men in Panvel, Navi Mumbai, were arrested for arguing with and attacking traffic police during a vehicle check on New Year's Eve.
The police were conducting extra checks to keep people safe during the celebrations.
The men got upset when the police stopped a car belonging to their relatives.
They started shouting and pushing the police, and one officer got hurt.
The men were taken to the police station, given notices, and then let go.
The police are still looking into what happened.
The police said they will take strong action against anyone who tries to stop them from doing their job, especially during important times like New Year.
Three men were arrested for assaulting traffic police during a vehicle check in Panvel on New Year's Eve.
The incident occurred around 2:30 AM at Shivshambho Naka, where police had intensified checks for New Year security.
The accused objected to a vehicle inspection, leading to a verbal and physical altercation that injured a traffic constable.
The trio was booked under Sections 132, 352, 351(2), 221 read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The accused were detained, served notices, and released; further investigation is ongoing.
- Who
- Three men: Kalpesh Tulshiram Juge, Pranay Sanjay Patil, and Tulshiram Gangaram Pawar
- What
- Assault on traffic police during a vehicle-checking drive
- When
- 2:30 AM on December 31
- Where
- Shivshambho Naka, Panvel, Navi Mumbai
- Why
- The accused objected to a vehicle check, leading to a verbal and physical altercation
- Location
- Shivshambho Naka, Panvel, Navi Mumbai
- Time of Incident
- 2:30 AM, December 31
- Accused Individuals
- Kalpesh Tulshiram Juge (30), Pranay Sanjay Patil (28), Tulshiram Gangaram Pawar (43)
- Charges Filed
- Sections 132, 352, 351(2), 221 read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Injured Police Officer
- Constable Dnyaneshwar Pawar
- Current Status
- Accused released after detention, further investigation ongoing