A violent clash broke out between two groups of students outside MIT College in Pune's Kothrud. The video of the altercation, captured by bystanders, has gone viral on social media. However, no police complaint has been lodged yet regarding the incident.
Speaking to The Free Press Journal on Thursday, Sandeep Deshmane, Senior Police Inspector, Kothrud Police Station, said, "Regarding the matter, no complaint has been received yet. Also, we are investigating the exact day of the incident. Accordingly, action will be taken."
In another incident in Pune, a gang-war style clash broke out at the Z Bridge late on Tuesday night, in which a group of youths assaulted a young man with a koyta (machete) over an old rivalry.
The arrested accused have been identified as Harshad Shirke, Nikhil Jagtap, Mukund Shirke and Abhishek Thorat.
The victim sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. The incident took place under the jurisdiction of Vishrambaug Police Station and has been captured on CCTV.
The CCTV footage shows two young men riding a bike. Realising they were being chased, they stopped near the Z Bridge. At that moment, five to six assailants on motorcycles attacked them with koytas. Although the duo attempted to flee, other attackers lying in wait nearby caught up with them and assaulted them again.
The assailants not only targeted the youths but also vandalised their vehicle using koytas. The entire attack has been clearly captured on CCTV, which shows some attackers chasing the victims while others were already waiting at the spot, indicating the assault was pre-planned.
