Pune Police Register Case Against Five for Alleged Abuse of BJP Candidates
The Faraskhana police in Pune took swift action on Sunday. They registered a formal case against five individuals. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Saturday night in the Mangalwar Peth area.
Incident Details from Police Complaint
A 24-year-old resident of Mangalwar Peth filed the official complaint with the police. According to the report, the incident happened around 8 PM on Saturday. The complainant and his friends visited Mangalwar Peth for a specific purpose. They went to extend birthday wishes to a BJP candidate contesting from ward number 24.
The situation turned confrontational unexpectedly. The accused individuals, who were present at the location, suddenly began verbally abusing all the BJP candidates from that ward. The abuse was directed at the candidates contesting in the upcoming elections.
One of the accused took the confrontation a step further. He attempted to physically charge at one of the candidates present. This aggressive move escalated the tension at the scene.
Immediate Response and Police Action
Other BJP party workers who were present at the location acted quickly. They intervened to prevent the situation from worsening further. These workers also immediately alerted the local police authorities about the unfolding events.
The Faraskhana police responded promptly to the alert. They registered the case based on the complaint filed by the young resident. The five accused individuals now face serious legal charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Legal Charges Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
The police have booked the accused under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. These sections include:
- Section 131: This section deals with punishment for criminal force or assault, particularly in situations that may involve grave provocation.
- Section 232: This addresses the serious offense of threatening any person to give false evidence in a legal proceeding.
- Sections 189, 190, and 191: These sections pertain to wrongful assembly and related unlawful gathering activities.
A police officer from the Faraskhana station provided details about the ongoing investigation. "Our team is actively investigating this matter," the officer stated. "We are gathering all relevant evidence and statements from those involved."
The officer confirmed that the investigation remains active. Police are working to establish the complete sequence of events. They are also determining the specific motivations behind the alleged abuse and attempted physical confrontation.
This incident highlights the heightened political tensions in the area as election activities intensify. The police have demonstrated their commitment to maintaining law and order during this politically sensitive period.
