Maharashtra horror: Woman beaten, head shaved, stripped over temple entry dispute, 2 arrested
PTC News Desk: Two individuals have been arrested in connection with alleged assault of women in Vitthal Wadi area of Maharashtra after a video purportedly showing her being beaten, stripped semi-naked, hair chopped, and paraded with a garland of slippers went viral on social media.
Ulhasnagar ACP Shailesh Kale on Saturday said that the conflict emerged from a dispute from a dispute between two families from the same community over entry into a temple.
Following the arrest, a case was registered against seven individuals in the matter.
"A case has been filed at Ulhasnagar police station under various sections. Out of the seven accused, two have been arrested. The dispute arose between two families of the same community regarding entry into a temple, leading to mutual opposition. Cases have been registered against members of both families involved," he said.
#WATCH | Thane, Maharashtra | A video is going viral, purportedly showing women being beaten up, stripped semi-naked, hair chopped off, and paraded with garlands of slippers over a temple entry dispute between two families of the same community at the Vitthal Wadi area of… pic.twitter.com/It5Uk9EDI2 — ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2026
- With inputs from agencies
