Tension gripped Mumbai’s Nagpada on Wednesday evening as a heated argument over past financial transactions boiled over into a savage group fight, hospitalizing five and resulting in 13 arrests. The violence erupted at approximately 7:30 PM, pitting a seven-member group against eight rivals in a brutal exchange of blows.
Officers arrived swiftly, restoring order amid the pandemonium and taking key participants into custody for intensive questioning. Revelations from detainees confirm the brawl originated from protracted money disputes, long festering beneath the surface.
Invoking Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Sections 190 and 191, police have booked both sides for rioting, fighting, and breaching tranquility. ‘Equal culpability exists on both fronts,’ officials noted, highlighting bidirectional attacks.
All injured parties are stable in hospital care, though some remain under vigilant watch. Security has been bolstered in the area, with increased foot patrols to safeguard against reprisals.
Nagpada’s reputation for volatile confrontations makes this incident a stark reminder of underlying risks. Authorities implore citizens to prioritize mediation and law enforcement over street justice. With ongoing investigations, further developments are anticipated shortly.