Thane: MNS workers assault Gujarati shopkeeper over Marathi language dispute, video goes viral
मुख्य बातें
- •MNS workers assaulted a Gujarati shopkeeper after a dispute over the Marathi language.
- •A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, sparking sharp reactions.
- •MNS leader Raj Thackeray had demanded Marathi be made mandatory in Maharashtra, leading to a language debate.
- •Police have started an investigation and are attempting to identify the accused.
- •Social media has seen mixed reactions to the incident.
A dispute over language at a shop on Ghodbunder Road in Thane city has turned violent. On Saturday afternoon, activists of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) brutally assaulted a shopkeeper of Gujarati origin. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, sparking sharp reactions over the matter.
According to locals, the argument began when the shopkeeper was asked to speak in Marathi. When he questioned why it was necessary to speak Marathi, the MNS workers took offence. They then proceeded to assault the shopkeeper and damage goods in the shop. The police have initiated an investigation into the incident and recorded the victim’s statement.
MNS leader Raj Thackeray recently demanded that Marathi be made mandatory in Maharashtra, sparking a debate on language in the state. Thane Police said no serious injuries were reported, but the case is being treated seriously. Authorities have begun efforts to identify the accused.
