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Crime
Former Village Head Assaults Hotel Staff in Loni Kalbhair, Pune
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 05:50 AM
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A former sarpanch in Loni Kalbhair, Pune, was arrested after allegedly assaulting hotel employees during a dispute.
A former sarpanch in the Loni Kalbhair area of Pune was arrested after reports surfaced that he had physically assaulted hotel staff during a disagreement. Police said the suspect used a weapon to strike several employees, causing injuries that required medical attention. The former sarpanch, who previously held the position of village head, is now facing charges of assault and unlawful possession of a weapon. Hotel management confirmed that the incident disrupted operations and that several staff members were treated at a nearby hospital. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the motive behind the attack.