Auto Driver Seriously Injured in Katraj, Separate Mob Assault Reported in Aundh
Auto Driver Seriously Injured in Katraj, Separate Mob Assault Reported in Aundh
Tension escalated in two separate parts of Pune as incidents of violence were reported involving an auto-rickshaw driver in Katraj and a group assault in Aundh, raising concerns about public safety and conflict management in the city.
In the Katraj area, an auto-rickshaw driver identified as Shekhar Govind Pujari became the victim of a brutal attack following a disagreement over picking up passengers. According to police information, Pujari was waiting for customers when an argument broke out between him and a group of individuals, including two fellow auto drivers. The disagreement quickly turned aggressive, with the accused verbally abusing him before physically assaulting him.
The situation worsened when the attackers allegedly picked up a cement block from the roadside and struck Pujari on the head, leaving him seriously injured. Authorities have registered a case against four individuals in connection with the assault, including Kunal Kamble, a resident of Bibwewadi, and another accused identified as S. Misal, also known as “Tiger.” Pujari later approached the Bharati Vidyapeeth Police Station to file a formal complaint. Assistant Sub-Inspector Ravindra Bhosale is currently leading the investigation into the matter.
In a separate incident in Aundh, a group clash was reported in Indira Gandhi Colony during a public event. The complaint was filed by 22-year-old Kunal Nandkishore Tujare after an altercation turned violent. The dispute began when his father, Nandkishore, accidentally bumped into one of the accused, Pramod Ghadsing, while dancing at the event. What started as a minor incident soon escalated into a heated argument.
Police reports state that Pramod Ghadsing, along with Sameer Ghadsing, Bhayya Sarode, Tejas Devkar, and Omkar Patole, allegedly assaulted Nandkishore. When Kunal and his nephew stepped in to intervene, they too were attacked by the group. Following the incident, Chaturshrungi Police registered a case against the accused, and Police Constable Gaikwad has been assigned to investigate further.
