Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Pune Police Apprehends Five in Dhankawadi Vehicle Vandalism Case
Some people in Pune damaged 25 vehicles, like cars and school vans, early one morning.
The police caught two young adults and three teenagers who were involved.
The damage happened at three spots close to each other.
The police found out the group damaged the vehicles because of a small fight with a friend.
The police have increased efforts to stop such crimes, and they are focusing on areas where this happens often.
The adults are in police custody, and the minors are in a special home.
Pune police arrested two youths and detained three minors for damaging 25 vehicles in Dhankawadi.
The incident occurred between 1 am and 1:30 am at three locations in Dhankawadi.
The group damaged 15 auto rickshaws, three cars, two school vans, a tempo, and some bikes.
Rohit Adhav (21) and Sudhir Bappu Sawant (19) were arrested, leading to the detention of the minors.
The vandalism was reportedly due to a petty dispute with a friend in the area.
- Who
- Two youths and three minors.
- What
- A group vandalized 25 vehicles.
- When
- Between 1 am and 1:30 am on Wednesday.
- Where
- Dhankawadi area of Pune.
- Why
- Due to a petty dispute with a friend.
Police Action
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Vandalism Prevention
Police Action
Police are actively working to reduce vandalism cases in the city.
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- Vehicles Damaged
- 25
- Locations
- Three in Dhankawadi
- Arrested Adults
- 2
- Detained Minors
- 3
- Accused Age Range
- 16-21
- Reason for Vandalism
- Petty dispute