In Satara’s Karad, a 24-year-old man attacked his father with a sword after a dispute over bullock cart racing. The obsession led to serious injuries and police intervention
Satara | 09 July 2025: In a shocking incident driven by obsession and anger, a 24-year-old youth from Satara’s Hazarmachi area in Karad attacked his own father over a dispute related to bullock cart racing. The son allegedly struck his father with a stone and later stabbed him with a sword, injuring him near the ear.
The incident has left the community stunned, exposing how passion for traditional sports can take a dark turn when tempers flare and responsibilities clash.
According to reports, Akash Sanjay Shinde, the accused, was deeply invested in bullock cart racing and had purchased a racing bull with the dream of excelling in the sport. He had assigned the care of the bull to his father, Sanjay Shinde. However, things escalated when Akash began accusing his father of neglecting the animal’s care, saying it was affecting the bull’s health and performance.
What began as an argument over the issue soon turned violent. Akash allegedly hit his father with a stone on the head. Not stopping there, he returned with a sword, intending to stab him in the neck. The blow missed its target and cut his father’s ear instead. Locals quickly rushed Sanjay Shinde to a hospital and informed the police.
A complaint was filed at Karad City Police Station, and the police have taken Akash into custody under serious charges of assault.
This disturbing incident has sparked concern and debate over the extreme emotional investment and aggression being witnessed around bullock cart racing—a sport that symbolizes rural pride, but now faces scrutiny for the violence it may indirectly fuel.
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