DNA: Mumbai: Saturday, August 08, 2015.
Two
unidentified men attacked Vile Parle based RTI activist Sadanand Satam, 44, on
Sunday in broad daylight. Satam who sustained injuries on his head was attacked
on Mahant Road in Vile Parle (E). He was lying unconscious for a few minutes
after the attack following which he walked to his friend’s home once he
regained consciousness.
Police is
investigating the case but they have no leads about the attackers so far.
Satam said he
does not suspect anyone. Talking to iamin, he said, “The assailants were
speaking in Hindi and asked me ‘Kal kya kiya re?’ (what did you do yesterday).
They suddenly attacked me with a sharp weapon. My friend then took me to
Babasaheb Gawde Hospital.”
Satam has
been filing RTIs on civic issues for many years now. He adds, “I have fought
for many people. I have filed many RTIs on roads and shops. I have found out
about illegal activities by shop owners but I have never been physically
attacked like this."
Satam wants
the police to take strict action against the attackers. He expressed
unhappiness with the speed of the police investigations. Investigation officer
Vasant Devkate was unavailable for comment.
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