According to News PCMC, a person named Irfan was attacked with a machete near the HP petrol pump in Walhekarwadi, Chinchwad, on October 2, 2026. It has emerged that the attack was due to suspicion of Irfan having an illicit affair with Abhishek Lalman Yadav's wife. Irfan sustained injuries to his back (near the spine), thumb, palm, elbow, and the left side of his head. Irfan's father, Ismail Gani Sheikh, and brother, Ahmed, were also attacked when they intervened.
Five individuals were involved in this attack: Abhishek Lalman Yadav, Nagesh Venkatrao Chopde, Ashitosh Dayanand Shitole, Abhishek Lal Girgosavi, and a minor. Police have arrested four accused in connection with the case. Chinchwad Police have registered cases under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Following the incident, on September 30, 2026, the mother and sister of the accused, Abhishek Yadav, created a disturbance at the Chinchwad Police Station. They shouted, filmed, removed a T-shirt, and banged their heads on an iron railing. Assistant Police Inspector Sherkhane and Police Sub-Inspector Baravkar registered a case against them for obstructing police work. Two separate investigations are underway: one for the attack and another for the disturbance at the police station.
