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Former Sarpanch Assaults Youth Over Question in Gram Sabha; Video Goes Viral
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News18•03-10-2026, 07:58
Former Sarpanch Assaults Youth Over Question in Gram Sabha; Video Goes Viral
- •A dispute erupted in the Gram Sabha of Jargaon Gram Panchayat in Pachora taluka, Jalgaon, over a smoke spraying machine.
- •A former Sarpanch allegedly assaulted a young man for asking a question during the Gram Sabha.
- •The video of this incident has gone viral on social media.
- •A complaint has been filed against the former Sarpanch and three others at Pachora Police Station.
- •Police are investigating the matter, and the taluka awaits action based on the viral video.
Key Questions Answered
The dispute began when a young man questioned the administration regarding the management and use of a smoke spraying machine, leading to a heated verbal altercation and alleged assault by the former Sarpanch and three others.
Following the incident, the victimized young man immediately went to the Pachora Police Station and filed a written complaint against the former Sarpanch and three other individuals, and police are currently investigating the matter.
Citizens present at the Gram Sabha captured the commotion and assault on their mobile cameras, and the resulting video quickly went viral on social media platforms.
