RTO Officer Brutally Assaulted in Kalyan for Stopping Wrong-Way Driver
Kalyan Dombivli
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News18•25-01-2026, 20:39
RTO Officer Brutally Assaulted in Kalyan for Stopping Wrong-Way Driver
- •An RTO police officer, Vilas Bhagat, was severely assaulted by four individuals in Kalyan West for stopping their car, which was driving in the wrong direction.
- •The incident occurred near Durgadi Fort, Kalyan, where Bhagat was on duty and questioned the driver for violating traffic rules.
- •Instead of admitting their mistake, the four occupants of the car, reportedly from the Shahad area and supporters of the Shiv Sena Shinde faction, attacked the officer.
- •Vilas Bhagat sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Kalyan.
- •Kalyan Bazar Peth Police have registered a case, identified the car's number, and deployed two teams to search for the absconding accused.
Why It Matters: An RTO officer was brutally attacked in Kalyan for enforcing traffic rules, highlighting risks faced by officials.
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