An appalling incident has come to light from Kalyan’s Yogi Dham area, where a government officer reportedly assaulted a Marathi family with the help of goons, making derogatory remarks about their ethnicity and food habits. According to the ABP Majha report, the man allegedly stated, “Marathi people are dirty; they eat meat and fish. People like you are only fit to sweep my house.”
The incident took place in Ajmera Heights, a high-profile society in Kalyan. Akhilesh Shukla, an Accounts Manager with MTDC (Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation), allegedly summoned goons to attack Abhijit Deshmukh, a Marathi resident, and his family. Three individuals were injured in the assault, with Abhijit Deshmukh being seriously hurt and currently undergoing treatment at Mumbai’s Sion Hospital.
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The trouble reportedly began over a minor dispute. Shukla and his neighbor, Varsha Kalvikatte, reside in the same society. Shukla’s wife, Geeta, often performs religious rituals outside their home, including lighting incense sticks. The smoke from these rituals apparently drifted into Kalvikatte’s house, causing discomfort to her elderly mother and three-year-old child. When Varsha Kalvikatte raised the issue, Geeta reportedly reacted aggressively.
Abhijit Deshmukh and his brother Dheeraj tried to mediate and resolve the dispute peacefully. However, this mediation seemingly angered Shukla, who then allegedly called 10–15 goons and attacked the Deshmukh brothers with iron rods.
According to media reports, the Kalyan police confirmed the incident and stated that an FIR has been registered based on complaints from both sides. Senior Inspector Amarnath Waghmode shared that an investigation is underway to determine the exact sequence of events.
The Deshmukh brothers were severely injured, and Abhijit Deshmukh remains hospitalized. Residents of the society have accused Akhilesh Shukla of being a habitual troublemaker. Multiple complaints against him for targeting Marathi families have surfaced.
The police are investigating the roles of Shukla and the hired attackers, while the condition of the injured is being closely monitored. This incident has sparked outrage, with calls for strict action against those responsible for such discriminatory and violent behavior.
