While police are verifying his political affiliations, a senior Shiv Sena leader from Thane said, “He is active in the party’s activities and attends events regularly"Two men were attacked with swords in broad daylight in the Nehrunagar area of Wagle Estate in Thane on Tuesday, following a dispute over vehicle parking.An FIR has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS). A video of the accused threatening the victims with swords has also surfaced on social media.The accused — Akash Bhalerao (30) and Suraj Hajare (30) — were arrested by Wagle Estate police. Police said Bhalerao claimed to be a local functionary of Deputy y Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.While police are verifying his political affiliations, a senior Shiv Sena leader from Thane said, “He is active in the party’s activities and attends events regularly. However, we will have to verify his exact post in the party.”According to police, the victims, Ajay Deoras and Sachin Tastode, were seated at a car wash outlet in Nehrunagar around 5:30pm when the accused arrived armed with swords. The dispute reportedly began after Tastode ignored a request from Bhalerao to move a vehicle parked in Sathe Nagar.The accused later tracked down Tastode and confronted him. When Deoras intervened, Bhalerao allegedly swung a sword at his head, injuring him near the eye. Hajare also attacked Deoras, injuring his arm. Tastode was then assaulted with swords, suffering injuries to his head, arms, and legs. Both victims managed to escape and later approached police.A video, captured just before the attack, shows the accused brandishing swords and threatening the victims. The footage was widely circulated online.Story continues below this ad“Both accused have been arrested and booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), including attempt to murder (Section 109) and under the Arms Act for possession of sword and brandishing it in a public,” a senior police officer said.Police said further investigation is underway to verify the accused’s political connections and the source of weapons.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd