Katraj, 26th December 2024: A heated altercation between a couple and a group of six individuals in Pune’s Katraj area has caused quite a stir. The incident, which allegedly started with the couple behaving rudely towards the group, escalated into a physical confrontation. Police intervened, but the group claimed they were mistreated and beaten.
A viral video of the clash shows a police constable grabbing a young man by the collar. The police have defended their actions, stating that the video does not show the full context of the situation.
An eyewitness revealed that the group, consisting of four men and two women, was returning from Mahabaleshwar when the couple began throwing stones at their car. Things took a turn for the worse at Katraj Chowk when the couple became aggressive and even physically assaulted one of the men.
When police intervened, tensions rose further. The group alleged that they were mistreated by the police, including being beaten with belts and sticks at the police station. They also claimed that one officer demanded their phones and checked their video recordings.
Despite the seriousness of the incident, the group accused of instigating the altercation was reportedly released after just two hours without undergoing medical tests or facing any formal charges. The group has accused the police of corruption and possible misconduct.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Smartana Patil, stated that the video circulating online does not provide the full context of the incident. She acknowledged the intense nature of the fight but denied the allegations of misconduct and beatings at the police station.
Efforts to reach the in-charge of the Bharati Vidyapeeth Police Station, which oversees the Katraj Police Chowki, for comment were unsuccessful. The police are currently investigating the matter to gather more information.
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