Political Dispute Turns Violent in Nagpur

A man was stabbed in Nagpur following a heated dispute, involving the husband of a BJP corporator and an accused named Mahesh Thackeray. The victim, Nitin Sham Shimle, remains in critical condition. Authorities are searching for Thackeray, who fled the scene after the attack.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Nagpur | Updated: 16-02-2026 13:37 IST | Created: 16-02-2026 13:37 IST
Political Dispute Turns Violent in Nagpur
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A violent incident unfolded in Nagpur, Maharashtra, involving the husband of a newly elected BJP corporator. According to local police, the attack followed a dispute between Nitin Sham Shimle and the alleged assailant, identified as Mahesh alias Sonu Ganesh Thackeray.

Authorities report that the altercation escalated into violence on Sunday night within the Kotwali police station limits. Thackeray reportedly stabbed Shimle before fleeing, leaving the victim in critical condition at a local hospital.

The police have registered a case and are actively searching for the accused, urging anyone with information to come forward. This incident highlights ongoing tensions that sometimes accompany political roles and affiliations.

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