Shiv Sena shakha pramukh stabbed in Ulhasnagar; councillor's nephew accused, absconding

Shiv Sena shakha pramukh Vishal Manik Baviskar, 44, was attacked with a knife in Ulhasnagar in what is described as a murderous assault. The incident took place within the limits of Vitthalwadi police station, in the Maratha Section area. Baviskar was stabbed several times in the back and on both wrists and is seriously injured.

Chirag Rakesh Yadav, 23 or 24, nephew of councillor Chandrashekhar Yadav, has been accused of the attack. He has been absconding since the incident, and Vitthalwadi police are searching for him.

According to the information available, the injured Baviskar works as a builder and lives in Dasuman Nagar, Maratha Section-32, Ulhasnagar-4. At about 12.15 am on November 9, he was at the Shiv Sena shakha in Maratha Section with his friends Kunal Baviskar and Jayesh More. Chirag Rakesh Yadav arrived there at that time and began arguing with him.

It is alleged that Chirag told Baviskar he had taken advantage of his uncle, councillor Chandrashekhar Yadav, and had got the shakha pramukh post because of him. The accused also allegedly threatened to kill Baviskar.

After the quarrel, Baviskar told councillor Chandrashekhar Yadav everything. Yadav then called his nephew home and, in front of Baviskar, slapped and reprimanded him. It is said that tension between the two grew after this.

According to the allegation, Chirag targeted Baviskar out of resentment over this quarrel between 1.30 am and 2 am on the night of November 9. In front of the gate of Ashirwad Hospital, near Jijamata Garden in Maratha Section, the accused allegedly came from behind with a knife in hand and struck Baviskar several times on the back. He was also stabbed on both wrists. The sudden attack caused alarm in the area.

A case has been registered at Vitthalwadi police station under Section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Police Sub-Inspector V. V. Kshirsagar is investigating. Police are actively searching for the absconding Chirag Rakesh Yadav. The incident has created considerable tension in Ulhasnagar's local politics.