We examine the background, age and father of the Shiv Sena leader Abhishek Ghosalkar, who died on Thursday, after Mauris Bhai fired at him
Abhishek Ghosalkar, previously a corporator for Shiv Sena, suffered gunshot wounds in Mumbai’s Dahisar area on Thursday. He was swiftly transported to Borivali’s Karuna Hospital in critical condition but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. This occurrence follows closely on the heels of a BJP MLA being filmed firing at a leader from the Eknath Shinde faction within a police station in Ulhasnagar, prompting concerns about the state of law enforcement in Maharashtra.
Who is Shiv Sena leader Abhishek Ghosalkar shot dead by Mauris Bhai in Facebook live viral video, biography, family, age and father
Who is Abhishek Ghosalkar?
Mauris Bhai shot thrice at Ghosalkar. After this, Mauris Bhai shot himself dead, police said, adding that Ghosalkar was shot over 'personal enmity'.
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Abhishek Ghosalkar, son of Vinod Ghosalkar, a prominent figure in Shiv Sena’s UBT, died from gunshot wounds on Thursday in Dahisar, Mumbai, within the jurisdiction of MHB police station. Initial inquiries indicate the firing of three bullets, suggesting a mutual confrontation prior to the incident. Remarkably, the entire event was captured on camera during a live broadcast on Facebook.
As per accounts, the live stream began with a conversation between the two parties. However, the suspected assailant, who shot at the son of a Shiv Sena leader, gradually moved out of the camera’s view, enabling Abhishek Ghosalkar to address the audience. Shortly after Abhishek attempted to leave the premises, multiple gunshots were directed at him.
Following the shooting, Abhishek Ghosalkar, a former councilor, was rushed to the nearby Karuna Hospital for medical attention. His father, Vinod Ghosalkar, is a prominent figure in Shiv Sena, having served as a member of the Maharashtra Assembly from 2009 to 2014 and also having a tenure as a councilor in the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. Abhishek’s age isn’t known.
Who is the culprit behind Abhishek’s death?
Originally reported, Abhishek Ghosalkar participated in a Facebook livestream alongside Mauris Noronha, also recognized as Mauris Bhai. Abruptly departing the livestream, Mauris Noronha discharged three shots at Ghosalkar. Subsequently, Mauris Bhai fatally shot himself, as confirmed by the police. Preliminary investigations reveal Mauris Noronha’s roots in Borivali West, portraying himself as a social worker with political ambitions.
This incident occurred in the wake of the recent shooting of Mahesh Gaikwad, a Shiv Sena leader (Shinde faction), by Ganpat Gaikwad, a BJP MLA, in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra. According to police sources, the dispute stemmed from a land disagreement in Thane district, Maharashtra. Ganpat Gaikwad remained in police custody until February 14, following the Magistrate court’s decision in Ulhasnagar.