MNS Workers Assault Salon Owner in Mumbai After Complaint Over Unpaid Salary, Video Goes Viral
MNS workers caught on video assaulting Navi Mumbai salon owner over unpaid wages.
In a disturbing incident in Navi Mumbai’s Kamothe area, workers from Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) allegedly assaulted a salon owner accused of mistreating a female employee and withholding her salary. The confrontation, which took place on October 16, 2025, was captured in a viral video reportedly filmed by one of the attackers, showing a group of men slapping and punching the owner as he pleaded for mercy. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and renewed scrutiny of the MNS’s aggressive tactics in addressing local grievances.
The conflict originated when the woman employee, who had worked at the salon for several months, approached local MNS workers after the owner repeatedly ignored her requests for unpaid wages. Frustrated by the lack of resolution, she sought the party’s intervention, prompting MNS members to storm the salon and confront the owner. The viral footage, which has circulated widely on social media, depicts a violent escalation, raising questions about the use of vigilante justice to resolve labor disputes.
While no formal complaint has been filed, the Navi Mumbai police have taken cognizance of the video and are verifying its authenticity, according to official statements. The lack of a formal case complicates immediate legal action, but authorities have indicated they are monitoring the situation closely. The incident adds to a troubling pattern of MNS workers’ involvement in violent confrontations, often justified by the party as defending Marathi culture and rights against perceived slights by non-locals.
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This assault follows another recent incident involving MNS workers, where a party member was filmed slapping a woman at a Thane railway station for allegedly using derogatory language against Marathi people during a dispute. The recurring use of physical violence by MNS members has drawn criticism, with calls for stricter oversight and legal accountability. As the Kamothe incident fuels public debate, it underscores the need for formal mechanisms to address workplace grievances and curb extrajudicial actions in Maharashtra.
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