Pune Pub Assault: Four Arrested for Attacking 26-Year-Old Man with Cement Block in Viman Nagar
Viman Nagar, 8th November 2026: A 26-year-old man was allegedly brutally assaulted with a cement block and a tree branch following an argument at a pub in Viman Nagar on November 5. The Airport Police have arrested four people, including a woman, on charges of attempt to murder in connection with the incident.
The injured man has been identified as Hrithik Madhukar Konde (26), a resident of Wadgaonsheri. He had visited Backstage Pub near Phoenix Marketcity with his friend Prashant Verma on November 5.
According to the police, an argument broke out around 10 pm while Konde was dancing at the pub. He allegedly removed his shirt and waved it in the air, following which a dispute arose between him and the accused.
After Konde came out of the pub, the accused allegedly abused him and attacked him with a cement block, hitting him on the head. They also allegedly assaulted him with a tree branch, leaving him injured.
The Airport Police have arrested the following four accused in the case:
- James Philip Makasare (41), resident of Gandhinagar, near Shri Datta Mandir, Yerawada.
- Priya James Makasare (32), resident of the same address.
- Bharat Sanjay Thakur (40), resident of the area opposite Shinde’s Chhatri, Wanowrie.
- Vedant Shailendra Bhalerao (26), resident of Shri Tukaram Housing Society, Tingrenagar, Vishrantwadi.
The accused have been booked on charges of attempt to murder and other relevant offences. Police Sub-Inspector Palave is conducting further investigation.
