Hindutva Groups Stage Protest Over Assault on Gorakshaks in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Assault On Gorakshaks: Hindutva Groups Stage Demonstration & Rasta Roko In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Hridya Bharti | HENB | Mumbai | Oct 9, 2025:: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra witnessed a tense standoff between Hindutva groups and police on Wednesday evening, as demonstrators staged a rasta roko protest over the assault on cow vigilantes. The protest, which began at Kranti Chowk, saw members of several Hindutva organizations demanding stern action against those involved in the attack.

The Incident

The trouble began on Tuesday when a team led by Gorakshak Ganesh Appasaheb Shelke, along with police constable Ankush Dhage and municipal corporation sanitary inspector Sachin Shinde, visited the Pushpak Garden locality in Chikalthana to stop an alleged meat-smuggling operation. The team was reportedly attacked by a mob, leaving all three seriously injured.

Protest and Police Response

On Wednesday, protesters gathered at Kranti Chowk, with women activists urging people to march to the site of the assault. Despite efforts by Deputy Commissioner of Police Ratnakar Nawale to pacify the crowd, the agitators proceeded towards Chikalthana. A heavy police bandobast was deployed to prevent further clashes.

The situation calmed down after police officials assured the demonstrators that stern action would be taken against illegal meat sales and a special squad would be formed to curb meat smuggling.

Arrests and Investigation

The police have arrested four main suspects: Feroz Harun Qureshi (33), Isa Gafur Qureshi (45), Uzef Jafar Qureshi (20), and Rukhsar Isa Qureshi (38). A 17-year-old boy involved in the incident has been sent to a children’s home. All four accused have been remanded in police custody as investigations continue.

The incident has sparked tensions in the area, with the police working to maintain law and order while ensuring a thorough investigation into the matter.
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