MNS Workers Assault Shopowner in Thane for Not Speaking Marathi, Police Take Action
A video of a sweet shopowner in Mumbai's Mira Road being assaulted by men linked to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena for not speaking Marathi has gone viral. The police have registered a case against the accused, including party leaders defending the action. The incident occurred at 'Jodhpur Sweets and Namkeen' in Mira Road, leading to a FIR being filed by the shopowner.
A 48-year-old sweet shopowner in Mumbai’s Mira Road was assaulted by a group of men affiliated with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena for not speaking Marathi. Senior MNS leaders defended the action, while the police registered an FIR against seven persons. The incident took place at 'Jodhpur Sweets and Namkeen' in Mira Road on June 29. The shopowner, originally from Rajasthan, stated that the men demanded businesses to operate in Marathi, leading to the assault.
The police identified the accused in the viral video and registered a case under relevant sections of the law. MNS leaders justified the workers' actions, claiming the shopkeeper insulted Marathi. Minister Yogesh Kadam condemned the incident and emphasized respecting Marathi while reporting grievances to the police.
According to the source: The Indian Express.
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