**23-Year-Old MBA Student Assaulted for Refusing to Support Social Media Campaign in Bhopal**
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Shivam Pandey, a 23-year-old MBA student specializing in Hospital Management, was allegedly assaulted by his senior, Mahendra Chauhan. The incident reportedly occurred because Shivam refused to post an Instagram story in support of Shariq Machhli, a controversial figure linked to criminal activities.
According to Shivam’s complaint, the assault took place on Tuesday night when he stopped at a café in Indrapuri for tea. Mahendra confronted him about not sharing Shariq’s story on Instagram despite repeated instructions. The complaint states that Mahendra verbally abused Shivam, slapped him multiple times, and pulled his hair in front of bystanders and local residents.
Shivam further alleged that Mahendra has been aggressively running online campaigns to promote Shariq’s image and pressures youngsters to join these social media campaigns. Those who refuse reportedly face threats and physical attacks by Mahendra and associates of Shariq.
Following the complaint, the Piplani police have registered a non-cognizable report against Mahendra Chauhan. Police officials have confirmed that further investigations are underway.
The background of this case involves Shariq Machhli’s family members, including his nephew Yaseen and relative Shahwar, who were recently arrested for operating a drug and illegal firearms syndicate. They have also been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Meanwhile, Shariq Machhli himself remains under police scrutiny for suspected involvement in various criminal activities and harassment of women.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as the investigation progresses.
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