Family Attacked in Malad Over Garba Dispute, Serious Allegations Raised by Victims Wife
A family in Malad, Mumbai, was attacked amid a dispute over Garba, with serious allegations of police inaction and targeted violence.
Malad, October 18 (Daily Kiran) : A family in Malad, Mumbai, has reported a violent attack linked to a dispute over Garba festivities. The incident occurred in Ambujwadi, where the family claims they were assaulted with iron rods, leaving the head of the household, Sanjay Dubey, severely injured. The family alleges that their complaints have not been taken seriously by local authorities, despite an ongoing police investigation.
Ranjana Dubey, the victim’s wife, shared details of the attack. “We have lived here for 20 years. My husband has faced attempts on his life three times. Recently, during a dispute involving three Muslim youths named Rehan, Golu, and Ajay, they forcibly entered our home and began attacking my brothers-in-law and son. When my husband intervened, Golu struck him with a rod. They have been threatening our lives for a long time,” she stated.
Ranjana explained that the altercation stemmed from a Garba event held in front of a temple, which police had ordered to be shut down. “There was no significant reason for the fight. The police had stopped the Garba, and that triggered the attack. Because of their actions, many Hindu families have left this area. They want us out too. My husband is currently in the ICU. The attackers are trying to force us to leave,” she added.
She further accused the assailants of being Muslim but claimed they often manipulate the narrative to portray Hindus as aggressors. “This is the third attack on my husband, and the police are ignoring our pleas for help,” Ranjana lamented.
Her son, Harsh Dubey, echoed his mother’s concerns, stating that his father had been attacked multiple times. “This latest incident occurred after the police intervened to stop the Garba at 10 PM, as per regulations. The attackers argued with the police and temple members. When the violence broke out, I called the police, but they arrived 40 to 45 minutes later,” he recounted.
Harsh revealed that his father spent nearly 30 hours in the ICU before being moved to a general ward. The family is now appealing to the government and police for protection and justice.
