Archive · 31 May 2025
Gun Licenses Cancelled; Probe into Pune Police Permits Underway
The police are taking a closer look at gun licenses issued in Pune.
Two brothers, accused in a dowry death case, had their gun licenses taken away.
The Chief Minister wants to review all gun licenses given out by the Pune police.
The brothers are also accused of lying to get their licenses.
A police officer, who signed off on the licenses, says he just followed orders, and the former police commissioner claims he followed standard procedures when issuing the licenses.
Gun licenses of the Hagawane brothers, accused in a dowry death case, were cancelled.
The Chief Minister announced a review of all firearm permits issued by Pune police.
Separate cases of fraudulent representation were registered against the Hagawane brothers.
Jalindar Supekar, a police officer, denies any role in securing the gun licenses.
The former Pune Police Commissioner stated he followed established processes for issuing licenses.
- Who
- The Hagawane brothers, Jalindar Supekar, the Chief Minister, and Pune Police.
- What
- Gun licenses of the Hagawane brothers cancelled and police to review all firearm permits.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- Due to breach of conditions and fraudulent representation in obtaining licenses.
Accusations of Improper Conduct
Defenses and Explanations
Following Protocol
Accusations of Improper Conduct
Concerns about whether the correct processes were followed in issuing gun licenses.
Defenses and Explanations
Former Pune Police Commissioner states he followed standard protocol when issuing licenses.
Role in License Issuance
Accusations of Improper Conduct
Accusations of police involvement in securing gun licenses.
Defenses and Explanations
Supekar says he simply endorsed the decision of his superior.
- Licenses Cancelled
- Hagawane brothers
- Reason for Cancellation
- Breach of conditions
- Charges Against Brothers
- Fraudulent representation
- Authority Issuing Licenses
- Pune Police
- Chief Minister's Action
- Review of all firearm permits
Sources
'Tied to suicide case', Maharashtra special IG relieved of additional charge
Spl IG relieved of additional charge after name crops up in Vaishnavi death case
IPS officer with Hagawane link transferred to Home Guards
Pune dowry death: IPS officer under lens for ‘shielding’ kin transferred
