A 75-year-old Shiv Sena leader, Vijay Gholap, deputy chief of the party's district unit in Palghar, Maharashtra, was brutally attacked after taking a stand against illegal gambling activities in the region, according to PTI reports. The incident occurred at Gholap’s residence in Jawhar on the evening of January 29, prompting the police to register a case of attempted murder against seven individuals.

As per PTI, Vijay Gholap had recently lodged complaints with the authorities about widespread illegal gambling activities in Palghar district. Following his complaint, the local police launched an operation to crack down on these illicit activities, bringing them to a halt. However, this crackdown apparently provoked those involved in the illegal trade.