A man bit off a shopkeeper's finger after a dispute regarding payments for samosa and cutlet took place in Mumbai's Malad area. The shop owner, identified as Ranjit Harivansh Singh, is currently undergoing a treatment in the hospital. While the accused, Laxmidhar Mangal Mallik, has been taken into custody and will face charges.
The incident took place at around 8:30 pm on Saturday when the customer arrived at the "Sahara Vada Pav" stall and ordered a samosa and a cutlet. After finishing his meal, Mallik asked if he could make the payment through UPI; however, the shop owner's son, Aryan, insisted he make the payment in cash.
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Mallik was enraged and started hurling abuses at the food joint's staff. The dispute took an unexpected turn. Mallik bit off the shopkeeper's middle finger. The accused attempted to hurt the other fingers as well. The staff and Aran somehow managed to bring the situation under control.
The people then called the police immediately. Singh was rushed to a hospital, and doctors said his condition is stable. The cops have taken the accused, Mallik, in custody, and a case invoking serious sections has been registered. Police said a further probe is on.
In a separate incident, a 32-year-old man was attacked in the Shindewadi Phata area in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly known as Aurangabad), leaving the entire district shaken.
The victim was brutally attacked by unidentified assailants who severed his genitals, leaving him critically injured and battling for his life. The shocking and calculated nature of the assault has stunned local residents and raised concerns about rising crime in the area.
The incident took place on Saturday night in Shindewadi Phata under Gangapur taluka. Police have started an investigation into the incident and are examining the actual motive behind the attack.