Pune youth attacked with iron knuckledusters and stones in Yerawada, alleges false case filed against him

A violent assault has been reported from Yerawada in Pune. In the early hours of November 9, a gang of 8 to 10 people attacked a young man with iron knuckledusters and stones within the limits of Lakshminagar police station. The young man was seriously injured. The entire incident was recorded on a CCTV camera in the area.

According to the information available, the injured man is Suraj Kamble, 25. In the early hours of November 9 he was in the area with his friends when the gang of 8 to 10 suddenly rushed at them. The accused beat them brutally using iron knuckledusters and stones.

After the sudden attack, the other young men with Kamble hit back at the opposing gang and tried to defend themselves. Even so, Kamble was seriously injured in the fierce assault by the accused.

He suffered a deep head wound, and doctors had to put in 6 stitches. The attack has caused considerable alarm in Yerawada.

The case has now taken a different turn. Complainant Suraj Kamble has claimed that the mother and aunt of the main accused work in the Pune Police. Kamble alleges that, under political and administrative pressure from these relatives, the police have registered a false case against him instead.

Alleging that he did not get proper justice at the police station, Kamble has appealed directly to the Pune Police Commissioner. He has submitted an official complaint to the Commissioner, backed by clear CCTV footage of the assault and medical documents.

The complainant has made three demands. First, that the case be investigated impartially, without any political or internal pressure. Second, that strict legal action be taken against the accused. Third, that he be given police protection as his own life is under threat.