Maharashtra: Three killed in clash over celebrating social reformer Annabhau Sathe's birth anniversary in Sangli

Maharashtra: Three killed in clash over celebrating social reformer Annabhau Sathe's birth anniversary in Sangli

PTIUpdated: Monday, August 02, 2021, 01:19 PM IST
article-image
Representative Image | Pixabay

Three men were killed during a clash between two groups over the celebration of social reformer Annabhau Sathe's birth anniversary in Sangli district in western Maharashtra on Sunday, police said.

The incident occurred in Duthondi village under the limits of the Kundal police station, a senior officer said.

"Two groups clashed over celebrating the birth anniversary of Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe. Following the clash between two groups, three men between the age group of 25 and 32 died and three others were injured," the Kundal police station officer said. Police said sharp weapons were used during the fight.

"We have detained some people and investigation is on," the officer added.

Tukaram Sathe, popularily known as Annabhau Sathe, was a social reformer, folk poet, and writer. He was a Dalit known for his writing and political activism, credited as a founding father of 'Dalit literature'.

RECENT STORIES

Mumbai Crime News: Worli Man Acquitted In 2019 POCSO Case After Court Finds Inconsistencies

Mumbai Crime News: Worli Man Acquitted In 2019 POCSO Case After Court Finds Inconsistencies

Jogeshwari Death Case: Ensuring Safety Compliance Is Builder's Responsibility, Says BMC

Jogeshwari Death Case: Ensuring Safety Compliance Is Builder's Responsibility, Says BMC

Mumbai’s Rising Skyline, Falling Safety: Repeated Tragedies Expose Grim Reality At Construction...

Mumbai’s Rising Skyline, Falling Safety: Repeated Tragedies Expose Grim Reality At Construction...

Mumbai News: SHRC Adjourns Hearing As Four Bandra Police Officers Face Action In Drug Planting Case

Mumbai News: SHRC Adjourns Hearing As Four Bandra Police Officers Face Action In Drug Planting Case

IndiGo To Contest DGCA Order Imposing ₹40 Lakh Fine For Using Non-Qualified Simulators To Train...

IndiGo To Contest DGCA Order Imposing ₹40 Lakh Fine For Using Non-Qualified Simulators To Train...