Additional Commissioner of Police Dnyaneshwar Chavan said that the Ganpati immersion procession was passing peacefully when it came under attack near the Hindustani Mosque.
During Ganesh Visarjan procession, a firecracker allegedly fell on a Muslim-owned house. Following which, Hindus were attacked with a bucket and stones.
Suraj stated that his home is in a Muslim-dominated area. He stated that he has long been a target of Islamists due to his views on matters such as love jihad and cow slaughter.