Overview
- Swargate Police registered an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act and said an investigation is underway, with no arrests reported.
- Hanumant Pawar alleged Tushar Damgude confronted him after a Pudhari News debate near Mitra Mandal Chowk around 5:30 pm, showed a pistol and threatened him, and then he was slapped and kicked as seen in circulating CCTV footage.
- The FIR names six accused: Tushar Damgude, Balasaheb Galphade, Gaurav Rathod, Shrinivas Nigde, Rishikesh Pardeshi, and Abhimanyu.
- A Congress delegation met Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar seeking strict, impartial action and protection for Pawar, and leaders said police issued notices to the accused instead of making arrests.
- Damgude denied threatening Pawar with his licensed weapon, claimed Pawar used abusive language during debates, and said he would file a counter-complaint.