Shinde Faction Corporator Attacked in Badlapur Amidst BJP-Shiv Sena Tensions

• Hemant Chatur, a nominated corporator of the Shinde Sena, was severely beaten by alleged BJP office-bearers in Badlapur's Soniwali area.
• The incident occurred around 10 PM when Chatur went for Ganpati darshan, leading to an argument that escalated into a brawl.
• Chatur was admitted to a private hospital; Shinde Sena leaders and workers gathered, expressing anger against BJP.
• This attack highlights the ongoing friction and 'cold war' between Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and BJP in Badlapur.
• Despite being alliance partners at the state level, local disputes are causing headaches for party leadership; no FIR reported yet.

Why It Matters: A Shinde Sena corporator was attacked in Badlapur, escalating local tensions between alliance partners BJP and Shiv Sena.