BJP Functionary Attacked in Thane: An Escalating Political Tension?

Jugal Upadhyay, a BJP functionary, was assaulted by two men at his office in Thane, Maharashtra. The incident, allegedly related to social media posts, was reported to police and is under investigation. The BJP has escalated the matter to Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

In a disturbing incident in Thane district, Maharashtra, a BJP functionary named Jugal Upadhyay was reportedly attacked by two men at his office in the vibrant Mahatma Gandhi Road area.

The incident unfolded when Upadhyay arrived at his office. According to police, two men in their twenties entered the premises, objected to social media content, and vandalized the office environment, even throwing his laptop to the floor.

Efforts to apprehend the attackers are ongoing, with local BJP leaders having briefed Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The police are investigating the case, seeking to understand the motives behind the assault.

(With inputs from agencies.)