1 year ago
Men Arrested in Pune After Shots Fired at Folk Arts Center
Someone fired a gun at a dance show in Pune.
Police arrested three people, including the brother of a local politician.
The police are investigating the incident at the folk arts center, and also recovered a weapon and a vehicle.
One politician stated they are taking proper action.
There are allegations that the police might be trying to hide what happened because of the politician's connection to the suspects.
Three men were arrested for firing at a folk arts center in Daund, Pune.
The incident occurred during a folk dance performance at Ambika Lok Kala Kendra.
Kailas Mandekar, brother of NCP MLA Shankar Mandekar, was among those arrested.
Police recovered a weapon and a vehicle, and booked the accused under relevant sections.
An NCP leader alleged an attempt to suppress the case due to political pressure.
- Who
- Kailas Mandekar, Ganpat Jagtap, and Raghunath Avad (arrested), along with Chandrakant Marne (suspect).
- What
- Firing in the air at a folk dance performance.
- Where
- Ambika Lok Kala Kendra near Yavat in Daund, Pune.
- When
- Late Monday night.
- Why
- The exact reason is not mentioned in the articles, but the firing occurred during a folk dance performance.
Allegations of Suppression
Official Response
Police Action
Allegations of Suppression
Police are attempting to suppress the case.
Official Response
MLA Shankar Mandekar stated police should take proper action and he won't interfere.
Key facts
- Location
- Daund, Pune
- Venue
- Ambika Lok Kala Kendra
- Date of Incident
- Monday night
- Arrests
- Kailas Mandekar, Ganpat Jagtap, Raghunath Avad
- Charges
- Section 125 of the BNS and Arms Act
- MLA
- Shankar Mandekar (NCP)
