- By Akansha Pandey
- Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:12 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
A 32-year-old goods vehicle driver was brutally assaulted, and his genitals were severed following a roadside dispute in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. The incident occurred near the Shindewadi village on the Gangapur-Lasur road.
According to a Gangapur police official, the victim was returning with his friend in a mini pick-up truck after delivering a consignment. The vehicle had stalled at a sharp turn due to a technical failure, leading to a near-collision with a passing van.
According to police accounts from the victim and his companion, the pair attempted to explain that a mechanical failure had disabled the vehicle's lights. However, their explanations failed to de-escalate the situation, and the confrontation quickly devolved into a heated exchange of verbal abuse.
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The Assault
When the victim attempted to flee into a nearby field, he was pursued by six to seven men from the van. The group allegedly thrashed him and severed his genitals before abandoning him on the road, the official said.
Current Status
The victim was later taken to the Gangapur sub-district hospital for treatment at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). Doctors said his condition is critical and he is in deep shock after the incident.
Police Stance:
"We have registered a case in this connection. We have learnt that a group of six-seven persons was allegedly involved in this incident. They are on the run, and we are searching for them," the official said.