PUNE: Police in Maharashtra have registered a case in opposition to eight members of a right-wing outfit after a person was allegedly assaulted following an argument over a younger lady carrying shorts at Sinhagad Fort close to Pune.The incident occurred on Monday close to the samadhi, or memorial, of Tanaji Malusare, the army commander and trusted companion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, police stated.Argument breaks out over lady’s garments“A gaggle of members of the right-wing outfit objected to the lady carrying shorts on the fort, which led to a heated argument between them and the complainant. The argument escalated and the complainant was allegedly assaulted,” inspector Rajesh Ramaghare of the Haveli police station stated.In line with the police, the complainant and his household have been taking images when the accused approached them and questioned them about their garments and pictures. The group additionally allegedly requested the household to depart the fort.Man slapped, spouse allegedly draggedThe complainant informed police that one of many accused slapped him, whereas a girl allegedly dragged his spouse.“The group additionally misbehaved with one other couple and tried to resort to ethical policing,” the officer stated.The complainant later approached the police, following which an FIR was registered in opposition to the eight members, together with three girls.The police have additionally obtained related complaints from members of three different teams who visited the fort on Sunday.Police launch seek for accused“We now have launched a search to apprehend the eight accused, together with three girls. Additional investigation is underway,” stated inspector Rajesh Ramaghare, in control of Haveli police station.
