Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Six arrested with illegal firearms in Pimpri Chinchwad
The police in Pimpri Chinchwad arrested six men who had illegal guns.
They found eight homemade pistols and seven bullets.
The police think these guns might have come from Madhya Pradesh.
Three of the men were caught near Sonawane Vasti, one near Ravet–Aundh road, one near Mother Teresa bridge, and one on Alandi Markal road.
All of them had guns and bullets.
The police are still investigating where these guns came from and why they had them.
Six men were arrested in Pimpri Chinchwad for possessing illegal firearms.
Eight country-made pistols and seven cartridges were seized from their possession.
The arrests took place on December 11 and 12, 2023, at different locations in Pimpri Chinchwad.
The accused are history-sheeters, and one had a 'Tadipar' (externment) order against him.
The police suspect the firearms might have been procured from Madhya Pradesh, but the investigation is ongoing.
- Who
- Six men: Omkar Siddhesh Bandgar, Abhay Vikas Survase, Suhas Gaikwad, Samir Lakshman Ijgaj, Rohit Mahadev Agarkhed, Dharmendra Hariprasad Sain
- What
- Arrests for possession of illegal firearms and cartridges
- When
- December 11-12, 2023
- Where
- Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To curb illegal firearms and investigate their procurement and purpose
Law Enforcement
Accused
Possession of Illegal Firearms
Law Enforcement
The police arrested six men for possessing illegal firearms, which is a serious crime and a threat to public safety.
Accused
The accused may argue that they were forced to possess the firearms due to external pressures or threats.
- Number of Arrested
- 6
- Number of Pistols Seized
- 8
- Number of Cartridges Seized
- 7
- Date of Arrests
- December 11-12, 2023
- Primary Investigation Officer
- Assistant Police Inspector Ram Gomare
- Crime Branch Head
- Deputy Commissioner of Police Shivaji Pawar
- Suspected Source of Firearms
- Madhya Pradesh
