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Bhiwandi Post-Poll Clashes: 50 Arrested as Crime Branch Takes Over Investigation

Cross-FIRs naming the MLA’s son alongside a former mayor prompted transfer of the case to the Crime Branch.

Overview

  • Police report 50 arrests from both sides, including 36 linked to Konark Vikas Aghadi and 14 to the BJP.
  • Five FIRs have been registered, comprising four cross-complaints and a separate suo motu case.
  • Named in the complaints are Meet Choughule and former mayor Vilas Patil, though neither has been taken into custody, according to officials.
  • The violence followed alleged stone-pelting at Vilas Patil’s bungalow and was followed by ransacking at the BJP MLA’s office, with several injuries including two police personnel.
  • Officers used a lathi-charge to disperse crowds, increased patrols and evidence collection from CCTV and social media, and say the situation is under control though tensions persist.