Dinner Bill Dispute Turns Violent: Restaurant Owner, Son and Staff Assaulted in Pune
Loni Kalbhor, 11th November 2026: Loni Kalbhor police have registered a case against four men for allegedly assaulting a restaurant owner, his family members and employees following an argument over a dinner bill at Jagdamba Hotel in Kadamwakwasti on November 9.
The accused have been identified in the FIR as Rahul Dattatray Kalbhor, Ramchandra alias Rambhau Dattatray Kalbhor, Swapnil Kalbhor and Vikas Kalbhor. According to the information supplied about the incident, a former village sarpanch was allegedly among those involved.
The complaint was lodged by Rajendra Choudhari, 56, who has operated the restaurant near Angel High School for approximately 30 years. The FIR was registered at Loni Kalbhor police station at 3.18 am on November 10.
According to Choudhari’s statement recorded in the FIR, Ramchandra visited the restaurant for dinner at around 9 pm on November 9. After paying the bill online, he asked whether the payment had been received. Choudhari said he confirmed receipt, following which Ramchandra allegedly began abusing him, triggering an argument.
Choudhari’s son, Mayur, 22, intervened to defuse the situation. However, Ramchandra allegedly abused, pushed and assaulted him. Mayur subsequently escorted him out of the restaurant, the complaint states.
A short while later, Ramchandra’s brother Rahul allegedly arrived at the restaurant, verbally abused Choudhari and threatened him with assault. Mayur then left for Loni Kalbhor police station to report the incident.
The complainant alleged that, around 10 to 15 minutes later, all four accused entered the restaurant and assaulted him and the employees. During the confrontation, Swapnil allegedly threw a glass vessel at Choudhari’s right leg, injuring him.
The FIR also states that the restaurant’s cook, Deepak Rajesh Kurkure, was allegedly abused and assaulted when he attempted to intervene.
An employee subsequently called Mayur to inform him about the disturbance. According to the complaint, Mayur and his cousin Om Choudhari were returning from the police station when the four accused allegedly intercepted and assaulted them near a Domino’s Pizza outlet close to the restaurant.
CCTV footage showing the assault has also surfaced.
Police registered FIR No. 474/2026 under Sections 329(4), 118(1), 332(c), 351(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Further investigation is ongoing.
