Ambarnath: An alleged sword attack on Yasin Akbar Shaikh, president of the Ambernath Block Congress Committee, in the Palegaon area has raised security concerns. The accused allegedly threatened to kill Shaikh and warned that he would shoot him with a revolver. Shivaji Nagar police have arrested the accused in connection with the incident.

According to the information received, Shaikh was having tea at Maharaj Chai hotel in Palegaon when Shivnath Patil, alias Babu, arrived and allegedly picked a quarrel with him.

During the argument, the accused reportedly said, “We have dominance in Palegaon, and Congressmen should not roam around in this area.” He also allegedly warned that “Congress workers should not come here.”

The dispute escalated when Patil allegedly pulled out a sword and attempted to attack Shaikh. A potentially serious incident was averted after people present at the spot intervened and stopped the attack.

Shaikh further alleged that the accused threatened to shoot him, claiming that a revolver was inside his vehicle. CCTV cameras in the area reportedly captured the incident, and footage has been circulating on social media.

After receiving information, Shivaji Nagar police rushed to the spot and registered a case. Assistant Commissioner of Police Shailesh Kale confirmed that the accused had been arrested.

Following the incident, Shaikh demanded police protection, citing concerns for his safety. Police are conducting further investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack and verify the claims made in the complaint.