Man brutually attacked after nabbing chain snatcher

It was on Republic Day when Laxmi Nautiyal, aged 40 years and residing at Aasra Apts, Vakola was returning home after attending Republic Day function at Public High School. Laxmi is a teacher at Public High School. While on her way to home she noticed three men following her.  After having reached the gate of the building Laxmi stood for a moment and wanted the men to go ahead. After the men went into the building Laxmi took courage and entered the building. She then pressed for the lift but to her disappointment the lift was not working. Laxmi then decided to walk the stairs. While reaching the first floor Laxmi was stopped by one of the men who inquired with Laxmi as to where do Vilas reside. As Laxmi informed that nobody by the name of Vilas resides in the building, the man attacked her and grabbed her gold chain. Laxmi then shouted for help and was banged against the wall. Immediately hearing her shouts for help one Narayan Govind Dastehkar, aged 32 years who resides in flat No 101 immediately came to the rescue of Laxmi. In the melee Narayan happed to nab one of the men while the two other fled. While speaking to Santacruz Patrika, Laxmi said, “Having nabbed one of the men Narayan forced me to lodge a complaint at Vakola Police station. In the meanwhile I spoke to the management of Public High school who assured me of assistance.” “Finally, Narayan and I went to the Vakola Police Station and handed over one of the nabbed men.” A case was registered u/s 379, 34 (Theft) by Vakola Police Station.  On the next day, Narayan had gone down to fetch some errands when the men took revenge and attacked him. It is learnt that three men attacked him with sharp instruments and Narayan was porously bleeding. Thereafter, some of his colleagues finding him in a pool of blood immediately rushed him to V.N.Desai Hospital. Since he was in a critical condition he was advised to be taken to Sion Hospital where he has presently gained consciousness and is recuperating.

While speaking to Santacruz Patrika, Narayan’s sister who was in tears said, “Had Laxmi not called out  “Raju, Raju” for help my brother would have not been battling for life and death.” Incidentally Narayan is popularly called ‘Raju’. But, while clarifying with Laxmi, she confirmed with Santacruz Patrika and said, “Since I was attacked on the first floor and Narayan alias Raju resides in the opposite flat I screamed ‘Raju’ for help. But, however I insisted with Narayan that I have never been to a police station and requested him to forget the incident.” Adding further she said, “But Narayan insisted to register a complaint with the police” “I never realized that this incident will take a heavy toll on Narayan and his family. I am deeply shocked of the attack on Narayan who had come to my rescue, “confessed Laxmi. A case u/s 307 has been registered against Vishal Mahamunkar, Isaci Parmeshwar Pandian and Shailesh. Vishal Mahamunkar who resides at Kadamwadi, Vakola and Pandian has been arrested while Shailesh of Jogeshwari has been absconding. While speaking to Inspector Bhaskar Kokre he added that the group had become friends only a few days ago. The case of attempt to murder is being investigated by Inspector Sagwekar. Incidentally, Narayan Dastehkar had been working in the Gulf as an Air condition & Refrigration mechanic for some time. He returned from Gulf about a year ago and was awaiting a Visa to go back concluded his sister.