Bisleri CEO, 2 other executives attacked with iron rods

Three senior officials of Bisleri, India's leading bottled water company, were brutally assaulted by four unidentified men yesterday afternoon in a shocking incident near their Andheri office. While the motive remains unclear, police have launched a manhunt for the attackers and initiated a probe into the case.

The victims, Bisleri's HR head Sameer Gaikwad (38), CEO Angelo George, and marketing head Tushar Malhotra, were returning from lunch around 2:50 PM when they were accosted by the masked assailants. According to Gaikwad's statement, the men wielding iron rods and pipes attacked him without warning, prompting a desperate struggle. George and Malhotra, intervening to defend their colleague, also sustained injuries in the scuffle.

Gaikwad's screams for help alerted passersby, who gathered at the scene, forcing the attackers to flee. After receiving medical treatment, Gaikwad filed a police complaint, providing descriptions of the perpetrators.

"We have registered a case of assault against the unidentified men and are actively searching for them," stated an officer from the Andheri police station. He further added that the police are recording statements from all witnesses and the victims, including Gaikwad, to establish the motive behind the attack.

The brutal assault on Bisleri's top executives has sent shockwaves through the corporate world and raised concerns about safety in Mumbai. The Andheri police are treating the case with utmost priority and have assured swift action to apprehend the perpetrators and determine the motive behind this shocking incident.

Key Points:

• Three Bisleri executives assaulted by unidentified men.
• Police investigating motive, whether personal or professional.
• Manhunt launched for attackers.
• Incident raises concerns about safety in Mumbai.