Thane: Retired Police Officer Booked for Assault and Misconduct in Kalyan Residential Society

A retired police officer has been booked for allegedly creating chaos inside a residential society, misbehaving with women, and assaulting residents in Kalyan west. This dramatic incident was caught on camera and is going viral since then. As per the complainant, the incident occurred at Vallabh Tower, where a woman resident was attempting to take her two-wheeler out of the parking area along with her minor child.

The accused, identified as retired police officer B. L. Pawar, allegedly parked his vehicle deliberately behind her, blocking her way. Refusing to move his vehicle despite honking, the accused stared at the woman and allegedly began verbally abusing her, escalating the situation into a violent argument. As residents intervened, he reportedly hurled obscene abuses and physically assaulted male residents. The complainant further alleges that the accused outraged her modesty and made derogatory remarks about her character. Residents claim this wasn't the first complaint against him, alleging prior inaction by the police.

Kalyan, Maharashtra: A retired police officer, B.L. Pawar, allegedly assaulted a woman in a high-profile society in Kalyan West. Residents claimed he frequently verbally abused and threatened locals. The incident occurred when the victim was sitting in the society grounds. A case… pic.twitter.com/eu2zRPaL0B

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Following the complaint, the Mahatma Phule Police registered a case against the accused under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police have initiated an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage to determine the sequence of events.This incident highlights concerns about the accountability and conduct of former law enforcement personnel and the safety of residents in residential complexes.