Shiv-Sena men attack Zee news channel in Kolhapur

Mumbai: At least five people were injured when Shiv Sena activists on Friday night attacked the office of Marathi news channel, Zee 24 Taas, in Kolhapur. When the incident occurred, some office bearers of pro-Kannada organisation, Kannad Seema Rakshan
Vedike, were present there for a live talk show.

The injured have been identified as Sayyad Mansur, Rajan Bhosale, Shrishail Talukar ofSeem Rakshan Vedike, channel reporter Deepak Shinde and cameraman Mithun Rajadhyaksha. Talukar sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital. The activists blackened Talukar’s face before taking him out of the office and beating him up.

Around 9.45pm, Sena MLA Rajesh Kshirsagar and 50 party activists attacked the office while the talk show, Dhagadhagta Seemavad, was being aired. The Vedike members were taking part in it. Besides vandalising office property, they also damaged some vehicles parked in front of the office which is situated near the central bus stand. The entire drama lasted for about 15 minutes. However, the police reached the spot half an hour later.

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