Pune: Sinhagad Road Restaurant Vandalized by Infamous Criminal, Attacks Police Officer Also
Pune, 24th July 2023: Chaos ensued on Sinhagad Road when a notorious criminal, Vaibhav Ikkar (22), wreaked havoc at the Indraprastha restaurant in Kolhewadi, Khadakwasla village on Sunday night at 9 pm.
In a shocking turn of events, Assistant Police Inspector (API) Nitin Nam, who promptly responded to the incident, also became a victim of the criminal’s assault. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of law enforcement officials and citizens alike.
Vaibhav Ikkar, accompanied by an accomplice, engaged in a heated argument with the restaurant staff before going on a rampage, smashing alcohol bottles. In response to the disturbance, API Nitin Nam, along with other officers from Haveli police station, rushed to the scene. However, instead of backing down, Ikkar directed abusive language towards the police and physically assaulted API Nam before fleeing the premises.
Following the initial confrontation, the criminal returned to the restaurant and viciously attacked the employees. He caused extensive damage, including destroying the refrigerator, glass doors, liquor bottles, and other valuable items, amounting to a loss estimated at ₹1 to ₹1.5 lakh. Additionally, he made off with ₹25,000 from the counter. The entire incident was captured on the restaurant’s CCTV system, providing crucial evidence.
The distressed restaurant operator wasted no time and filed a formal complaint with the Haveli police, seeking justice for the devastating incident.
Vaibhav Ikkar has developed a reputation for lawlessness, having previously assaulted officers and policemen from Haveli police station on three separate occasions. He has been involved in multiple instances of creating chaos in Kolhewadi, openly boasting that he fears no one. Authorities have previously filed three FIRs against him for obstructing government work, and he faces additional charges stemming from several other incidents.
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