MNS Party Workers Allegedly Threaten Pune Man Over Social Media Post
A man in Pune has reportedly been threatened by workers affiliated with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) party due to a social media post. The specific content of the post and the nature of the threats were not immediately clear. This incident raises concerns regarding political intolerance and the intimidation of individuals for expressing their views online. The event highlights ongoing friction over freedom of expression in the region, with further details on the police response and investigation awaited.
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The man reportedly made an objectionable post about MNS leader Raj Thackeray and also commented against Uddhav Thackeray. The specific details of the post are under police investigation to determine if it violated laws related to public order or communal harmony.
MNS workers went to the man's residence in Pune's Vanaz area, intending to 'teach him a lesson.' MNS leader Hemchandra Sambhush stated that their approach involves first requesting politely, but resorting to physical violence if the person does not comply. Police intervened before the situation escalated further.
Police arrived at the scene before any violence occurred, took the man into custody, and booked him under cyber law. An investigation is ongoing to assess whether his social media post violated any specific legal provisions.
Yes, just days earlier, MNS workers assaulted a shopkeeper in Mumbai's Mira Road for not speaking Marathi. This incident, which was widely circulated on social media, has sparked a debate over political vigilantism and the use of intimidation tactics by MNS members.