1 Navi Mumbai Salon Owner Brutally Beaten by MNS Workers After Woman’s Complaint – Caught on Camera
A Navi Mumbai salon owner was brutally assaulted by MNS workers after a woman’s complaint sparked outrage
Dozens of MNS workers could be seen brutally assaulting a salon owner in an incident that has sent shockwaves online. The assault took place inside the victim’s salon in Navi Mumbai on Friday. The video shows MNS workers punching, kicking, and slapping the victim, even as he repeatedly pleads for mercy.
As per reports, the MNS workers approached the salon owner after a woman employee complained of salary non-payment. The woman staffer complained that she hadn’t received several months’ salary and that all her pleas for payment had fallen on deaf ears.
The woman also said that instead of clearing her dues, the salon owner abused her.
The salon is located in Navi Mumbai’s Kamothe area, and the woman had been working there for several months.
The video, reportedly shot by one of the attackers, has now gone viral.
Police said that no formal complaint has been lodged yet but confirmed they are “taking note of the video and verifying its authenticity”.
MNS workers have been involved in multiple assault cases of late, particularly over alleged insults to Marathi culture and language by non-locals.
Earlier this week, an MNS worker was seen slapping a woman at a railway station in Thane.
“The woman used derogatory language against Marathi people,” party workers alleged, adding that she had allegedly abused her husband during a minor spat.
The assault took place on Thursday, October 14, 2025, at the “A‑Star Unisex Salon” in Sai Regency Society, Khandeshhwar (Sector 15), Kamothe, Panvel in Navi Mumbai.
According to multiple reports, a woman had been working at the salon for several months without receiving her salary. Distressed by repeated non‑payment and what she claimed was abusive behaviour by the owner, she sought help from local MNS functionaries.
In response, a group of MNS workers allegedly turned up at the salon, confronted the owner, and proceeded to assault him. A viral video reportedly shot by one of the perpetrators shows several men slapping and punching the man, with onlookers watching the assault unfold. The clip shows the salon owner pleading for mercy as the assault continues.
The stated trigger for the violence was the female employee’s complaint: she claimed she had been abused by the salon owner and unpaid for work done. When internal attempts at redress apparently failed, she turned to the local MNS cell for help.
This incident joins a growing list of episodes where MNS members or sympathisers have taken matters into their own hands — often citing defence of “Marathi pride” or acting as vigilante‑type enforcers in local disputes.
Despite the dramatic nature of the assault and the video evidence circulating widely online, authorities say that no formal complaint has yet been filed by the salon owner or the worker involved. The local police are verifying the authenticity of the video and reviewing the case.
From a legal standpoint, the incident raises several red flags: assault, criminal intimidation, possibly extortion or forced mediation, and the involvement of a political party’s workers in extra‑judicial enforcement.
Socially, the picture is even more troubling. A woman complains of non‑payment and potential abuse; rather than standard labour mechanisms being used, a political group arrives and metes out violent justice. That undermines both the rule of law and labour rights. At the same time, it perpetuates a narrative of might‑makes‑right, and creates an environment where business owners or workers may fear muscled groups more than competent labour or civic agencies.
Labour rights: The case starkly highlights how an employee’s grievance (non‑payment of wages) escalated because of perceived inaction by formal channels. It shows that workers may resort to informal or even violent routes when they feel ignored.
Vigilantism: The involvement of MNS workers in enforcing labour/payment disputes is emblematic of extra‑judicial action that erodes trust in legal institutions and sets dangerous precedents.
Public order & political influence: When political party workers engage in physical assaults under the guise of ‘helping’, it blurs the line between legitimate protest/action and criminal assault. It challenges the state’s monopoly on use of force.
Video/viral culture: The fact that the assault was video‑recorded by one of the attackers and circulated widely demonstrates how modern technology amplifies the spectacle—yet it also raises questions about accountability, image‑based activism, and actual justice.
Business environment: For small business owners, such an incident sends a chilling message: labour issues, even deserved ones, may invite public humiliation or violence rather than fair redress. That undermines entrepreneurship and trust.
The local police must register an FIR promptly, investigate the assault thoroughly, identify all participants, and ensure the victim (salon‑owner) and the worker are protected from retaliation.
The withheld‑salary claim must be investigated by the labour department: If the salon owner indeed failed to pay wages, appropriate labour‑law action should be taken.
The MNS workers involved must be held to account—political affiliation cannot give immunity for assault. The rule of law must prevail.
A credible labour‑grievance mechanism should be publicised in Navi Mumbai so that workers feel empowered to use formal channels rather than turning to vigilante groups.
There should be a wider debate on the role of political parties in “enforcement” roles and how such informal authority can lead to breakdown of justice and fairness.
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