India News | Maha: Two Booked for Manhandling Cops During Ganesh Immersion
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A case has been registered against two men for allegedly defying prohibitory orders by holding a procession for Ganesh immersion and manhandling policemen who objected to it in Palghar district of Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday.
Palghar, Aug 25 (PTI) A case has been registered against two men for allegedly defying prohibitory orders by holding a procession for Ganesh immersion and manhandling policemen who objected to it in Palghar district of Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday.
A manhunt has been launched for Kiran Tamore and Roshan Vinde, who allegedly held a procession for Ganesh immersion at Dhakti Dahanu seashore on Sunday evening, inspector Rakesh Pagare of Vangaon police station said.
The duo carried a loudspeaker and beat drums and refused to listen to the policemen who explained that processions were banned as prohibitory orders were in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he said.
The absconding accused allegedly threatened the on- duty policemen and home guard before fleeing the scene, he added.
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A case under relevant sections of the IPC, Disaster Management Rules and Epidemic Act has been registered against the duo, the official said.
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