Collision injures six tourists during Diwali holidays

In a shocking incident in the Venna Lake area of ​​Mahabaleshwar, a popular tourist destination not only in Satara district and Maharashtra but also internationally, six people were injured following a violent altercation between tourists from Mumbai and local market vendors. The incident took place during the Diwali holiday period, which has brought an influx of tourists to the region.

The dispute started when a family from Mumbai stopped their car in front of the Disneyland Game store, blocking the road through the busy area. A small argument quickly escalated into a physical scuffle. Shammi Nandlal Makhija (60), Darshan Deepak Rohira (45), Hansraj Shammi Makhija (36), Nihal Nandlal Makhija (48), Sagar Shammi Makhija (35) and Raunak Nihal Makhija (21) were injured in the incident and were treated at the Mahabaleshwar Rural Hospital.

A case has been registered against six local youths: Saud Sujauddin Sheikh (34), Asif Arif Sheikh (24), Arbaaz Siddique Sheikh (26), Sehbaz Sujauddin Sheikh (31), Sufian Siddique Sheikh (22) and Adil Arif Shaikh (24 ) – based on the complaint of the Makhija family. Police Inspector Bapusaheb Sandbhor of Mahabaleshwar police station is investigating the case.

This violent incident has raised serious concerns among tourists and local businesses, creating an atmosphere of fear during the peak season. There are increasing calls for immediate police action to ensure a safe environment for visitors and residents alike.