Kandivli Clash Turns Violent: 10 Injured, 3 Arrested in Massive Mumbai Street Fight
A violent clash in Kandivli left 10 people injured and led to 3 arrests as Mumbai police intervened. Get the latest updates on the Kandivli street fight and police action
The Kandivli police have registered a case of attempted murder after a violent attack in Sanjay Nagar, Laljipada, Kandivli West, on Thursday afternoon, in which multiple members of a family were injured. The police arrested three accused; 15 to 20 people involved in the crime are at large.
According to the police, the complainant, Deepak Ramlakhan Yadav, 33, a resident of Shiv Seva Society, alleged that on September 4, around 1.30 pm, a group of assailants forcibly entered his house, claimed ownership of the property, and assaulted him and his family members with wooden sticks, bamboo, stumps, bats, and stones.
During the assault, accused Ramayan Chauhan allegedly struck Deepak on the head with a wooden stick. The complainant and nine others, including his father, brother, and relatives, sustained injuries and were admitted to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital.
With the help of the detection and gangster squad, under the guidance of DCP Sandeep Jadhav, Zone XI, officials from Kandivli police arrested three accused. They were identified as Sanjay Rajdev Chauhan, 38, resident of Lal Tiwari Marg, Sanjay Nagar, Kamlesh Rajdev Chauhan, 30, resident of Sai Lochan Society, Charkop; and Avdesh Dudhnath Chauhan, 25, resident of Navjivan Society, Sanjay Nagar. Amarnath Chauhan alias Tufani (resident of Lal Tiwari Marg, Sanjay Nagar), Chandbhushan Chauhan (resident of Lal Tiwari Marg, Sanjay Nagar), and 15-20 other unidentified individuals who were part of the crime are at large.
Kandivali police clarified that the recent clash in the area was a result of a property dispute and not related to any community, caste, religion, or politics. According to investigators, four Yadav brothers jointly owned a property, and one of them sold his share to a person from the Chauhan community. A court case regarding possession and disposition of the property is currently underway.
On Thursday afternoon, a fight broke out between two groups over possession of the disputed land, leaving several people injured. Police confirmed that a cross case has been registered. “Some people were seriously injured in the incident. Yesterday, their condition was critical, but doctors today informed us that all are now out of danger.
Based on the complaint, we have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, including attempt to murder, rioting, and unlawful assembly, and arrested three individuals on one side. Others are currently being traced. Injured persons from the other side are also undergoing treatment, and their statements have been recorded,” an officer said.
Senior Inspector Karan Sonkavade of Kandivli police station told mid-day that three people have been arrested so far. “Accused from both sides are being identified from CCTV footage and videos recovered from the crime scene. No one will be spared,” he said.
Mumbai witnessed a shocking incident late on Saturday night when a violent clash broke out in the suburban area of Kandivli, leaving 10 people injured and resulting in the arrest of three suspects. The episode has not only disturbed local residents but has also raised concerns about public safety and law enforcement in one of Mumbai’s busiest neighborhoods.
According to police officials, the altercation began as a minor dispute between two groups near the Kandivli West locality, which later escalated into a large-scale fight. Eyewitnesses reported that sticks, rods, and other blunt objects were used during the confrontation, turning the area into a battleground.
The 10 injured victims, most of whom sustained head and arm injuries, were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Doctors confirmed that while some suffered deep wounds, none of the injuries were life-threatening.
The Mumbai Police acted promptly after receiving multiple emergency calls from residents. A police team rushed to the spot and dispersed the crowd before the situation worsened. Three individuals, identified as prime instigators of the clash, were taken into custody.
Police officials have registered a case under sections related to rioting, unlawful assembly, and attempt to cause grievous harm. Further investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the altercation and whether there was any political or gang-related involvement.
The incident has left the Kandivli community shaken. Many locals expressed fear over increasing instances of street violence in suburban Mumbai. “We are scared to step out at night after this. Such fights create panic in our area,” said a resident of Kandivli West.
Community leaders have urged the police to maintain strict vigilance and increase patrolling, especially during late hours, to prevent similar violent outbreaks in the future.
While the exact trigger of the Kandivli clash remains under investigation, preliminary reports suggest that it may have stemmed from a long-standing rivalry between two local groups. In recent years, Mumbai’s suburbs have seen several incidents of disputes escalating into violent fights, raising alarm over issues of law and order.
Authorities are also probing whether alcohol consumption or financial disagreements played a role in fueling the confrontation.
“We have arrested three suspects involved in the clash, and further identification of other participants is in progress. Our priority is to ensure peace in the locality and prevent any retaliation.”
He also added that additional police deployment has been made in the area to avoid further disturbances.
