Incidents of attacks with sharp weapons over minor disputes are occurring frequently in Karad city. In a recent incident, a youth was brutally attacked with a koyta (sickle) at Darveshi Galli, behind Urdu School in Shaniwar Peth, Karad city, around 8pm on Friday night. A case has been registered at the Karad city police station. The accused, identified as Saddam Hussain Sheikh, has seriously injured the victim, Ravi Hanmant Pujari. Ravi is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital. The complaint was lodged by Sharda Hanmant Pujari, a resident of Shaniwar Peth, Darveshi Galli, Karad.
Saddam Sheikh suspected that Ravi Pujari, who lives in the same area, was involved in an affair with a young woman from the area. Acting on this suspicion, Saddam went to Ravi’s house on Friday night and threatened him to step out. Once a short distance from Ravi’s house, Saddam attacked him with a koyta, inflicting serious injuries.
Alerted by the commotion, local residents rushed to the scene and quickly transported Ravi to the hospital. Based on Sharda Pujari’s complaint, the Karad city police have registered a case and are conducting further investigations into the matter.
