Nashik: Tribal man's disappearance protest turns violent, 2 injured

India Oct 04, 2025

In Nashik, a protest over the disappearance of tribal farm worker Vithoba Gulabrao Pawar escalated on Saturday.
His family accused his employer and the employer's son of kidnapping and assaulting him.
When accusations of laxity in the probe arose, frustration boiled over—leading to a mob attack on Kalwan police station that left a policeman and journalist injured.

Police registered case against accused employer, son

After the clash, police registered a kidnapping and assault case against the accused employer and his son.
Officers used mild force to control the crowd, while several vehicles were damaged in the chaos.
Authorities say they're now focused on finding Pawar and maintaining calm in the area as their investigation continues.