Navi Mumbai: The Panvel Taluka Police have registered FIR following a dramatic rescue operation and subsequent mob obstruction involving the Sarpanch of Chikhale village. The case includes charges of unlawful assembly, wrongful restraint, and obstruction of government duty under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Sarpanch Consumes Poison With Family Over Inaction
The action was taken after Dipali Dattatray Tandel, Sarpanch of the Group Gram Panchayat, Chikhale, allegedly attempted to end her life along with her family in protest over administrative inaction. The Sarpanch had earlier submitted a memorandum on July 26 warning of suicide if no steps were taken on her grievances.
Panvel Police rescue Chikhale Sarpanch Dipali Tandel and family after suicide attempt | File Photo
Officials Forcibly Rescue Family From Locked Home
On July 29, local authorities were alerted that the family had locked themselves inside their home and consumed a poisonous substance. Responding swiftly, Gram Vikas Adhikari Ganesh Dattatray Patil, along with Panchayat Samiti officials and Panvel Taluka Police, rushed to the scene in a government vehicle. The police forcibly entered the house and rescued the family, who were then rushed to Panvel Sub-District Hospital for treatment.
Panvel Police rescue Chikhale Sarpanch Dipali Tandel and family after suicide attempt | File Photo
Mob Intercepts Rescue Team, Demands Arrests
Tension escalated as the officials were returning from the rescue. Near the Zilla Parishad School, their vehicle was intercepted by a mob of villagers allegedly led by Baby Jagan Mhatre, Gauri Patil, and others.
The officials were reportedly held for nearly an hour, with the crowd demanding arrests in connection with the Sarpanch’s suicide attempt. Police intervention eventually dispersed the mob.
No Arrests Yet, Situation Under Control: Police
"As of now, no arrests have been made. The situation in Chikhale village is under control, and further investigations are ongoing," a police officer from Panvel Taluka police station said.
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