On February 8, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) workers allegedly vandalized the Chembur office of builder Sushil Raheja. When a video of the alleged vandalism went viral, social media became interested in something unrelated.
In the alleged vandalism at the Chembur office, workers damaged property with hockey sticks and stones. Nevertheless, it has repeatedly failed to break a specific glass door.
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The unusually thick glass door distracted many viewers from the actual incident. Many social media users praised the apparent quality and durability of the material. He diverted attention from the political conflict behind the protest.
Observers suggested that the doors be made of reinforced or toughened safety glass. It is designed to absorb a strong impact without shattering into dangerous fragments.
“A quality glass door,” one of them remarked.
“Does anyone know a glazier?” one user asked.
“Which company makes glass for the company?” another user asked.
One user commented: “I wouldn’t be surprised if this was a marketing strategy (for the glass company).
According to some claims, it is a Saint-Gobain product. One user asked the company to use the video in their advertisement.
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“They should do this for advertising,” another user suggested.
One user asked, “Do they deliver in Lucknow?”
“Bhai, ye deewaar tootti kyu nahi (Why won’t this wall break)?” another user quipped while referring to the Ambuja Cement ad.
What led to the incident
Sushil Raheja was accused of abusing and assaulting a Marathi employee using caste remarks. The demonstration followed allegations that the police did not take strict action. The VBA party workers started the protest after a case was registered at the Govandi police station.
According to the complaint, the incident took place during routine work at Rahej’s office on Dr CG Gidwani Road in Chembur. Complainant Rahul Jadhav alleged that he was verbally abused, physically assaulted and publicly humiliated.
And it all happened because of a minor stapling error during a meeting, according to the complaint. The police have registered a case under Section 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act and relevant provisions of the SC/ST Act.
Police arrested VBA president Snehal Sohani in Mumbai. They also detained youth leader Sagar Gavai and others for allegedly vandalizing the office of builder Sushil Raheji.
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In an official statement, the VBA said it was selective police action. It claimed that Raheja remained free despite serious charges, while party leaders protesting the incident were detained.
According to the Supreme Court, prior notification to the accused is necessary for crimes punishable by less than 7 years of imprisonment. An arrest is unnecessary if they cooperate with investigators. However, the activists were apparently detained without such notice.
The VBA alleges that the police filed false cases under pressure from Raheji. It was also alleged that there was political interference.
When the Mumbai police produced the accused before a court in Bhoiwada, they faced severe criticism. The judge declared the arrest illegal and ordered their release.
