Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Gunmen Open Fire at Nagpur Councillor’s Home; No Injuries
Two masked men allegedly shot at a councillor’s house in Nagpur.
The councillor is named Shubham Motghare.
The shooting happened late at night in the Wathoda area.
Motghare and his daughter were near the entrance but were not hurt.
The bullets damaged some windows.
A camera reportedly recorded two suspects arriving on a moped.
Police are studying the video and searching for the men.
Investigators have not yet determined why the shooting happened.
Two unidentified masked men allegedly opened fire at Congress councillor Shubham Motghare’s home in Nagpur’s Wathoda area.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday night, and no one was injured.
Motghare said he and his daughter narrowly escaped after the shooting near the house entrance.
Bullets reportedly damaged the home’s window panes, while CCTV captured suspects arriving on a moped and fleeing.
Police are examining CCTV footage and investigating the motive; Motghare said he does not suspect anyone.
- Who
- Congress councillor Shubham Motghare and his daughter were inside or near the house; two unidentified masked men were identified as the suspected attackers.
- What
- Two men allegedly opened fire at Motghare’s home, damaging window panes but injuring no one.
- When
- At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday night; an associated IANS post was dated August 26, 2026.
- Where
- Motghare’s house in the Wathoda area of Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The motive remains unclear, and police are investigating.
- Incident
- Firing at the home of Congress councillor Shubham Motghare
- Location
- Wathoda, Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Suspects
- Two unidentified men wearing face coverings
- Injuries
- No injuries were reported
- Damage
- Window panes were reportedly damaged
- Evidence
- CCTV reportedly captured the suspects arriving on a moped and fleeing
- Investigation
- Police are examining CCTV footage and investigating the motive
- Election detail
- Motghare reportedly won the 2026 Nagpur Municipal Corporation election from Ward No. 26