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Crime
MNS members assault street hawker in Badlapur over alleged Marathi insult
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🗓 07 Sep 2026, 03:19 AM
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A street hawker in Badlapur was beaten by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers after they accused him of insulting the Marathi language, prompting a police investigation.
Police said a street hawker was attacked by workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in Badlapur after they alleged that he had insulted the Marathi language. The incident unfolded in a busy market area, where the hawker was reportedly confronted and physically assaulted.
The local police have opened a formal probe into the assault, registering a case and questioning witnesses. Officials emphasized that any act of violence, irrespective of motive, will be dealt with under the law.
MNS activists have a history of taking a hard line on perceived disrespect to Marathi, often staging protests and confrontations. This latest episode adds to a series of language‑related tensions in the state, drawing attention from civil‑rights groups and prompting calls for restraint from community leaders.
The local police have opened a formal probe into the assault, registering a case and questioning witnesses. Officials emphasized that any act of violence, irrespective of motive, will be dealt with under the law.
MNS activists have a history of taking a hard line on perceived disrespect to Marathi, often staging protests and confrontations. This latest episode adds to a series of language‑related tensions in the state, drawing attention from civil‑rights groups and prompting calls for restraint from community leaders.