Mumbai: The ongoing investigation into the widely reported assault case at a clinic in Kalyan near Mumbai has taken a fresh turn, with newly surfaced CCTV footage challenging the original narrative that had stirred local tensions. Previously, it was believed that Gokul Jha, a young man said to be from another state, had assaulted a local Marathi woman, leading to his arrest and two-day police custody.
The incident provoked strong reactions from the community, particularly over perceived regional fault lines. However, recent video evidence appears to tell a more complex story. The footage reportedly captures the same woman involved in a heated confrontation inside the hospital, during which she can be seen slapping an older woman, later confirmed to be Gokul Jha’s mother.
Demands for re-examination of incident
According to accounts from those present, Gokul witnessed the altercation involving his mother and reacted emotionally, which may have escalated the situation. These new revelations have prompted demands of re-examination of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The case has sparked renewed debate over the events leading up to the alleged assault, with many now questioning whether earlier portrayals of the incident offered a complete picture. The local saying, “it takes two hands to clap,” has been widely invoked in conversations, hinting at a more nuanced reality.