Goons terrorising Uday Nagar, residents seek CM help
Nagpur: Residents of Uday Nagar have sought the help of chief minister
Devendra Fadnavis
regarding a local goon and his gang who were terrorising the area for a long time. They raised the issue with the CM during the Janata Darbar.
Naresh Singh Thakur, a resident, shared his concerns and claimed that a local goon and his gang were terrorising the neighbourhood, issuing threats, and engaging in illegal activities with no action from authorities. "We face threats to our lives on an almost daily basis, right from elderly people to young girls," Thakur said. "We've already lodged more than three FIRs against him and his gang, yet no action has been taken by the police.
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Thakur emphasised that despite repeated complaints, the authorities failed to provide any protection or take concrete steps to curb the menace. He added that fear gripped the residents, especially women and children, who are afraid to step out. They alleged that the accused continues to roam freely, encouraged by the lack of police action. Some even hinted at possible political backing, which might be shielding the criminal from facing consequences.
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