Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Army Officer Dispute in Nagpur Refuted by Army
An army officer named Harshpal Waghmare was involved in an incident in Nagpur.
News reports initially said he hit people with his car while drunk, but the army says that's not true.
According to the army, it started with a parking dispute, and then four people chased him and attacked him.
The officer's car hit a tree in the process.
He filed a police report, and the army is working with the police to figure out what happened.
Army disputes reports of an officer hitting civilians in Nagpur.
The incident involved Havildar Harsh Pal Mahadev Waghmare on leave.
A parking dispute escalated, leading to an altercation.
Waghmare's vehicle hit a tree while trying to escape.
An FIR has been filed; the Local Military Authority is assisting.
- Who
- Havildar Harsh Pal Mahadev Waghmare and four unidentified individuals.
- What
- An army officer was assaulted after a parking dispute, with conflicting reports about the cause.
- When
- August 3
- Where
- Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Why
- A parking dispute
Initial Media Reports
Army's Official Statement
Cause of Incident
Initial Media Reports
An army personnel, driving under the influence, rammed his car into a crowd, injuring people.
Army's Official Statement
A parking dispute led to an altercation in which the army personnel was chased and assaulted.
- Victim
- Havildar Harsh Pal Mahadev Waghmare
- Profession
- Army officer
- Location of Incident
- Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Cause of initial altercation
- Parking dispute
- Status
- Police investigation ongoing
