Mumbai-Goa Highway: Worker Beaten, Houses Cracked, Villagers' Anger Erupts in Mangaon

• A worker, Pawan Kumar, was severely beaten and sustained a serious ear injury in Mangaon during Mumbai-Goa National Highway work.
• Villagers allege houses developed cracks due to explosions from the highway construction by Jai Bharat contractor company.
• Angry villagers stormed the contractor's office, verbally abused, and attacked Pawan Kumar; a video of the incident went viral.
• Mangaon police registered a case and are investigating the assault, while also separately probing complaints of house damage.
• Both villagers and the contractor company demand strict action, leading to a tense atmosphere and increased police presence.