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**Summary of Context:**

The provided text appears to be an article from *The Hindu*, specifically from its Mumbai section. The *Karnataka Today* news feed on the article may be due to an automated recommendation. The article itself focuses on a case of violence in the Beed district of Maharashtra. The article is a factual news report, focusing on the statements of officials, the actions taken by the police, and the unfolding details of the case, including the emergence of counter-accusations.
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**News Article:**

**Maharashtra Government Vows Stringent Action After Brutal Mob Attack in Beed**

**MUMBAI, May 20, 2025** – Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has condemned a violent incident in Jabalpur village, Parli taluka, Beed district, as “goondaism” after a man was abducted and severely beaten. The victim, Shivraj Narayan Divte, was reportedly attacked by a mob using iron rods, belts, glass bottles, and wooden sticks.

“Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has personally reviewed the case and issued necessary instructions,” Pawar told reporters in Beed. “It does not matter whether one has political backing, such behavior will not be tolerated in Maharashtra. Each and every one accused in the case will face stringent action. We have started the process to implement Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act.”

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, after visiting Divte in the hospital, echoed the call for strong action, expressing outrage at the “horrific” videos of the attack and urging the government to eliminate “goons” from society.

However, the case has taken a turn, with the accused Samadhan Munde’s mother filing a counter-FIR against Divte and his friends, alleging that they initiated the fight.

Beed Superintendent of Police Navneet Kanwat stated that seven arrests have been made so far, with five suspects remanded in police custody until May 20th. Two individuals involved are juveniles. The initial FIR filed by Divte lists 20 names, with 10 identified. Police are actively searching for the remaining suspects.

Police have registered a case of attempt to murder and rioting under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 Section 109 (attempt to murder), 126(2) (wrongful restraint), 140(3) (kidnapping), 118(1) (hurting using dangerous weapons), 189(2) (unlawful assembly), 190 (unlawful assembly with a motive to commit an offence) and 191(3) (rioting while armed).

A new video surfaced on Sunday, showing Mr. Munde being attacked by a group including Mr. Divte.

In a separate incident on May 16th, police are investigating a brawl at a Hanuman temple event involving young men. While a petty argument is believed to be the cause, police are cautioning against framing it as a caste conflict.

Assistant Police Inspector Mahadeo Dhakne confirmed that the initial video showing Divte being assaulted was widely circulated on social media.

Police investigations have revealed a counter-video where Mr. Divte’s group assaulting Samadhan Munde emerged.

The investigation is ongoing.

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