Man attacked in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri for playing cricket tournament as ‘outsider’; three booked

Based on a complaint filed by the victim`s relatives, a case has been registered at Guhagar police station. Representational Pic

A 36-year-old man was reportedly attacked by three people in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, after they accused him of taking part in a cricket tournament despite being an "outsider," police said on Thursday.

He suffered serious injuries in the incident, which occurred early Sunday in Aare village, Guhagar, approximately 290 kilometres from Ratnagiri, the official added, reported the PTI.

"The victim, a resident of Kalyan in Thane who works with a bike-taxi operator firm, had come to his native Guhagar to play in a tournament as part of the Adarsh Krida Mandal cricket team. Other local teams raised objections, claiming he was an outsider and not a village resident," the official said.

In the early hours of Sunday, the victim was allegedly attacked by Omkar Borkar, Avinash Shetye, and Saiprasad Borkar while sitting with his family outside his house, the official added.

Victim assaulted with steel rod and fists

"They abused, struck him with a steel rod, and repeatedly punched him before fleeing. He was left seriously injured and is currently hospitalised. Doctors have confirmed that he is out of danger," the official said, reported PTI.

Based on a complaint filed by the victim's relatives, a case has been registered at Guhagar police station against Omkar Borkar, Avinash Shetye, and Saiprasad Borkar under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), for voluntarily causing hurt by a dangerous weapon, intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of peace, and other offences.

"The accused have filed an application in court seeking a stay on their arrest. The court has granted a stay on their arrest until February 20," the official said, reported PTI.

Meanwhile, the victim's elderly mother staged a protest at Guhagar police station on Wednesday, demanding the arrest of the three accused. She also stated that she will approach the court to seek justice.

Confrontation over assault on elderly man turns fatal for 43-year-old in Mumbai; friend arrested for murder

Earlier in January, a moment of anger and a sharp exchange of words ended a long-standing friendship in Worli, Mumbai, with tragic consequences. A 43-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his close friend after confronting him for assaulting an elderly person. Mumbai Police have arrested the accused, a labourer with a prior criminal history, and booked him for murder.

The incident occurred late on the night of January 10 near an electric repair workshop at Worli Naka, a normally busy locality that fell silent after the brutal assault.

The complainant, Pravin Ramesh Kadam (34), a housekeeping worker from Premnagar, Worli, told police that both the accused and the victim were his acquaintances and had shared a close bond for several years.

The victim, Pramod Ram Gupta, and the accused, Nilesh Kalidas Sadke (40), were reportedly good friends who often spent time together in the area.

According to investigators, trouble began when Gupta was allegedly seen assaulting an elderly man in the neighbourhood late on the night of the murder.

Alarmed by the scene, Sadke intervened and questioned Gupta about his behaviour. Instead of backing down, Gupta allegedly reacted angrily and snapped at his friend, reportedly saying, "What is it to you?" Police believe this aggressive response enraged the accused, triggering a sudden and violent outburst.

A police officer said, "The argument escalated rapidly. What began as a verbal confrontation turned into a physical assault within minutes."

(With PTI inputs)