Violence Erupts During Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Elections, Five Arrested

A violent clash erupted between Shiv Sena and BJP supporters during the Kalyan-Dombivli municipal elections, leading to the arrest of five Shiv Sena workers. The incident involved an alleged attack on Omnath Natekhar, husband of a BJP candidate, who is currently hospitalized. Police have registered a case against ten individuals, highlighting the tensions surrounding the elections. This incident raises concerns about political violence in the region. For more details on the events and the ongoing investigation, read the full article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 14, 2026, 08:12 IST

Clash Between Political Supporters

During the campaign for the Kalyan-Dombivli municipal elections, a violent altercation occurred in Ward Number 29 between supporters of the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As a result, five members of the Shiv Sena were taken into custody, as reported by the police on Tuesday.

The incident took place late Tuesday night.

According to a complaint filed at the Ramnagar police station, a group of approximately 60 supporters allegedly attacked Omnath Natekhar, the husband of BJP candidate Arya Natekhar.

Natekhar, a local contractor, claimed that he was assaulted with sharp weapons and iron rods while returning from the election campaign. He is currently receiving treatment at the AIIMS hospital located in MIDC.

Assistant Police Commissioner Suhas Hemade stated that a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against ten individuals. He added, 'We have arrested five Shiv Sena workers so far.'