"Big Shot" Kidnaps, Brutally Beats Shopkeeper; Police Arrest Main Accused in Baramati

• A shopkeeper, Gyaneshwar Atole, was brutally assaulted and kidnapped after an argument with a customer, Swagat Hanumant Sort, who refused to stand in line at his Baramati shop.
• Sort, claiming to be a "big shot," had an argument with Atole on December 21, leading to the later retaliation.
• On December 25, five individuals in Swift and Creta cars kidnapped Atole, beating him with a machete and belts under Sort's video call instructions.
• The main accused, Rishi Gawde, was arrested and remanded to police custody, while others like Sanket Musle and Sheetal Bengare are also implicated.
• Police intervention prevented a major tragedy, and a case of kidnapping and attempted murder has been registered.

Why It Matters: Arrogant "big shot" customer orchestrates shopkeeper's kidnapping and brutal assault; police make arrests.