Archive · 24 Jul 2025
MLA's Brother Booked For Firing at Pune Folk Dance Event; Politician Alleges Cover-Up
Imagine a party at a dance place.
During the party, a man, who is the brother of a politician, allegedly fired a gun into the air.
Police are investigating, but another politician thinks they might be trying to hide what happened because the shooter is related to someone in power.
The police say they are doing their job and looking into the incident.
They are questioning people and checking security camera videos.
They are looking for the shooter and others involved.
NCP MLA Shankar Mandekar's brother allegedly fired a shot during a folk dance event in Daund, Pune.
The incident occurred at Ambika Lok Kala Kendra on the night of July 21st.
Four individuals, including Balasaheb Mandekar, have been booked by Pune Rural Police.
NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar accused the police of attempting to suppress the case due to political pressure.
Police are investigating the incident and analyzing CCTV footage.
- Who
- Balasaheb Mandekar (brother of NCP MLA Shankar Mandekar) and others.
- What
- An NCP MLA's brother is accused of firing a shot during a folk dance event.
- When
- July 21st, around 10:30 PM.
- Where
- Ambika Lok Kala Kendra near Yavat in Daund taluka, Pune.
- Why
- The reason for the firing is not explicitly stated in the articles.
NCP-SP Perspective
Police Perspective
Police Conduct
NCP-SP Perspective
The police are suppressing the case.
Police Perspective
The police are conducting a thorough investigation.
- Accused
- Balasaheb Mandekar (MLA's Brother)
- Location
- Ambika Lok Kala Kendra, Daund, Pune
- Date
- July 21st
- Charges
- Arms Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 125
- MLA
- Shankar Mandekar
- Political Allegations
- NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar accuses police of cover-up
