BJP Corporator Suraj Bamne Booked for Assault on Mahad Civic Chief Dhananjay Kolekar
The Mahad City Police have registered a criminal case against BJP corporator Suraj Bamne and two others for allegedly physically assaulting Mahad Municipal Council Chief Officer Dhananjay Kolekar inside his office in Mahad. The incident, which was reported on Friday, occurred over disputes regarding water supply and has sparked strong condemnation from political leaders and protests from municipal staff.
According to the police complaint, Kolekar was working in his office when Bamne, Rakesh Patil, and an unidentified individual entered. The men questioned the Chief Officer about issues concerning their ward and water supply. The argument escalated, resulting in Kolekar being physically assaulted inside the municipal premises.
The complaint states that Kolekar was abused, punched, and kicked, and was threatened with dire consequences by the accused. He sustained injuries during the assault and was admitted to the Mahad Rural Hospital for treatment.
Following the attack, municipal officials and employees staged a protest, demanding the immediate arrest of the accused individuals.
Based on Kolekar's complaint, the Mahad City Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Suraj Bamne, Rakesh Patil, and the unidentified individual under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Assistant Police Inspector Nitin Mohite is conducting the investigation under the supervision of Police Inspector Narayan Ekshinge.
The incident has drawn strong political reactions. Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi condemned the assault on Friday, calling for strict action. Azmi noted that such incidents involving members of political parties damage the public perception of political leaders. He stated that disputes with public officials should be addressed through legal means, such as filing complaints, rather than violence.
Shiv Sena MLC Muralidhar Murji Patel also spoke out against the incident, stating that no one has the right to take the law into their own hands and confirming that action will be taken against the perpetrators.
