Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Pune History-Sheeter Atharva Sanas Arrested; Guns Seized
Police in Pune arrested Atharva Sanas, a man with a criminal record.
They found him with two illegal handguns and bullets.
The police got a tip, found Sanas at a construction site, and caught him after a brief chase.
One gun was found on him, and he led police to a second hidden gun.
Sanas was previously involved in an attack where a young man was assaulted.
The police are now investigating where Sanas got the guns.
Atharva Sanas, a history-sheeter, was arrested by Khadak Police in Pune.
Police seized two country-made pistols and two live cartridges.
Sanas was apprehended near Shitladevi Chowk following a tip-off.
Sanas has a previous criminal record for assault.
The police are investigating the source of the illegal firearms.
- Who
- Atharva alias Appa Umakant Sanas
- What
- Was arrested and found with two country-made pistols and ammunition.
- When
- Officials announced the arrest on Saturday.
- Where
- Pune, near Shitladevi Chowk.
- Why
- Sanas was apprehended after police received a tip-off about a firearm.
- Suspect
- Atharva alias Appa Umakant Sanas (23)
- Location of Arrest
- Shitladevi Chowk, Pune
- Weapons Seized
- Two country-made pistols, two live cartridges
- Total Value of Seized Items
- ₹1.02 lakh
- Previous Charges
- Assembling an unlawful mob and assault