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News18•25-09-2026, 10:00
Thane Police Sub-Inspector Dies After Assault by History-Sheeter During Operation
  • •A police sub-inspector, Kisan K Bhoir, died during an operation in Thane after allegedly being assaulted by history-sheeter Raju Valmiki.
  • •The incident occurred when a patrolling team responded to complaints about a shop operating late in Wagle Estate.
  • •Valmiki, found consuming alcohol, resisted when police attempted to clear him and violently pushed PSI Bhoir, causing severe head injuries.
  • •Despite his injury, PSI Bhoir and his colleagues pursued and apprehended Valmiki before Bhoir collapsed and died on the spot.
  • •Raju Valmiki has been taken into custody, and a case is being registered against him.

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A patrolling team led by police sub-inspector Kisan K Bhoir went to Wagle Estate to shut down a shop operating late into Thursday night following complaints from local residents.

While being placed into a police van after resisting officers, history-sheeter Raju Valmiki violently pushed PSI Bhoir, causing the officer to fall heavily inside the vehicle and sustain severe head injuries.

Despite suffering a head injury, PSI Bhoir and his colleagues pursued and apprehended Raju Valmiki, who was taken into custody while legal proceedings to register a case against him were initiated.