Footpath ‘sale’ claim
Gupta alleges the Shiv Sena leader had already illegally rented the same footpath patch to a dosa seller for Rs 17,000 per month before executing a bogus sale with him, leaving him without space or restitution for two years, as per the complaint cited by media reports. He further says he raised Rs 3 lakh through a bank loan and by pledging his mother’s jewellery, deepening his financial strain after the alleged fraud.
Police route and cheques
After repeated reminders failed, Gupta approached police; he claims Bagul issued a six-month-old cheque that bounced, followed by two more cheques of Rs 1.5 lakh each that also bounced, after which he was told to obtain a court order for a formal investigation to proceed. The dispute underscores procedural hurdles vendors face in recovering dues in alleged fraud cases tied to public land misuse, according to the accounts reported.
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Sena leader’s denial
Avinash Bagul denies all allegations, stating there was no sale agreement with Gupta and asserting the money was a business loan he has already repaid in cash, calling the accusations politically motivated. With controversy mounting, local Shiv Sena leadership said it has ordered an internal inquiry to ensure fairness and appropriate action, as quoted in coverage of the row.
Wider reaction and follow-up
Regional language outlets and local dailies amplified the story, noting social media traction and calls for accountability in cases involving public property and hawker regulation in Mumbai. Subsequent reports indicate party-level disciplinary steps and continued scrutiny of alleged “selling” of public footpaths to vendors in Mulund, pending formal legal proceedings.
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