Language Clash Sparks Assault in Navi Mumbai
A 20-year-old student in Navi Mumbai's Vashi area was allegedly assaulted by four individuals, including Faizan Naik, after urging them to converse in Marathi. The dispute escalated outside a college, leading to a violent attack with a hockey stick. Police have registered a case and are pursuing the accused.
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In a violent outburst in Navi Mumbai's Vashi area, a 20-year-old student was allegedly attacked by four individuals for urging them to speak in Marathi. The incident, which took place outside a college, involved one of the assailants striking the victim with a hockey stick, resulting in severe injuries.
The altercation began when Faizan Naik, one of the accused, refused to communicate in Marathi, leading to a heated verbal exchange. The situation quickly escalated, with Naik and his associates physically assaulting the student and threatening him with serious consequences.
Local police have charged the accused under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including those related to intentionally causing hurt and criminal intimidation. Authorities are committed to securing justice for the victim, whose medical needs have been addressed and statement recorded.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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