Assistant Municipal Commissioner Mahesh Aher was allegedly assaulted by supporters of NCP leader Jitendra Awhad outside the Thane civic body headquarters on Wednesday. The Thane police has registered an FIR against Awhad and several others in connection with the matter.

This comes after an audio clip went viral which allegedly belonged to Aher. Aher is allegedly heard threatening to kill Awhad’s daughter and son-in-law. The supporters of Awhad surrounded Aher and allegedly thrashed him in the parking area of Thane Municipal Corporation.