Pune BJP MLA Sunil Kamble Booked After Slapping On On-Duty Police Constable

Following the constable's complaint, an official confirmed the registration of a case against Kamble under section 353 of the Indian Penal Code, which pertains to assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from the discharge of duty. 𒐪

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Updated on: 6 January 2024 6:21 pm

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BJP MLA Sunil Kamble slaps cop during publ🍌ic event in Pune.

BJP MLA Sunil Kamble slaps cop during public event in ♚Pune.

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA in Maharashtra's Pune city is facing charges after reportedly slapping an on-duty police constable. The incident was captured 🌠on video and circulated on social media which took place at Sassoon General Hospital on Friday.

The legislator in question is Sunil Kamble, representing the Pune Canto🎃nment♔ constituency.

| Maharashtra | BJP MLA Sunil Kamble was seen slapping a Police personnel during an event at Sassoon Hospital in Pune today. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was present on the stage at the event when the incident occurred.

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Following the constable's complaint, an official confirme♏d the registration of a case against Kamble under section 353 of the Indian Penal Code, which pertains to assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from the discharge of duty.

A programme was🐬 orga𝔍nised at the Sassoon General Hospital, where Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was also present.

In the video, Kamble is seen coming down the stairs after the event and slapping a man who came in his way. The person was an on-duty constable attached to the ﷺBundgarden police station, the official said.

Refutin🍬g the allegations, Kamble said, "I did not assault anyone. I was coming down the steps when someone came in the way. I pushed him and went ahead.";