Overview

• The violent attack occurred at Money Magnum Nest Pvt Ltd’s premises in Agripada, Mumbai, as part of a protracted land ownership dispute with Franco India Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.
• Mumbai Police have arrested 41 individuals, including 20 women, and seized four rifles, pepper spray, and other weapons used in the assault.
• The attackers reportedly acted under the orders of Franco India owner Pascal Postal, who remains at large along with 15 other suspects, prompting an ongoing manhunt.
• The conflict dates back to 2005, with a Mumbai civil court previously ruling against Franco India’s encroachment, though the Bombay High Court has issued a status quo order on the matter.
• Legal and criminal investigations continue as the dispute highlights the intersection of urban land conflicts and violent enforcement tactics in Mumbai.