# Bigg Boss contestant booked for assaulting Pune doctor over Rs 5 lakh

2026-09-26T19:16:31+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Divya Shinde, a former contestant on Bigg Boss Marathi, has been booked by Pune Police for allegedly assaulting a 65-year-old retired government doctor and demanding Rs 5 lakh. According to the FIR, Shinde and others attacked Dr Vidyadhar Gaikwad at his residence on September 24, beating him with a wooden stick, belt and metal utensil, and vandalising his home. They also allegedly stole his car. The doctor had earlier transferred Rs 50,000 to Shinde, but she continued demanding the remaining amount, Hindustan Times reports. Shinde had attended an event organised by Gaikwad's foundation earlier in September, and the complainant alleged she later claimed her presence helped promote the programme and demanded payment. Police have obtained CCTV footage from the residential complex as part of the investigation. Shinde was removed from Bigg Boss Marathi 6 in February after making statements that were reported as threats against fellow contestants.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Coverage is uniform straight reporting: all three outlets lead with the assault and extortion charges, citing the same FIR and victim details. NDTV's headline emphasises the dramatic element of leaving the doctor bleeding, while Gulf News and Hindustan Times use a more neutral booking/accused framing. No outlet disputes the police account or offers Shinde's response. The story relies entirely on the complainant's version, police investigation and CCTV review are the next steps to watch for corroboration or contradiction.

## Coverage

- ndtv.com (sensationalist) <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bigg-boss-contestant-assaults-doctor-leaves-him-bleeding-for-rs-5-lakh-12102687#publisher=newsstand>
  Leads with graphic detail of doctor bleeding and car loot in headline
- gulfnews.com (neutral report) <https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/bigg-boss-marathi-star-divya-shinde-booked-for-alleged-attack-on-pune-doctor-over-rs500-000-demand-1.500689144>
  Straightforward booking report with no dramatic language
- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bigg-boss-marathis-divya-shinde-accused-of-assault-extortion-in-pune-101790486803300.html>
  Detailed FIR summary without sensational framing

Tags: Bigg Boss Marathi, Divya Shinde, Pune
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