Pune Gangland: Spate of Shootings Rocks Pune: 3 Violent Incidents Unfold Within 48 Hours

By India Crime Correspondent

Pune, 16 September, 2017

The tranquility of Pune’s streets is disrupted as a series of violent incidents unfold in rapid succession.

Over the past 48 hours, the region has been rocked by three shootings that have left one dead and two injured.

The occurrences have raised apprehensions of a potential escalation into a dire gang warfare within the city’s confines.

First Incident: A History Sheeter Fatally Shot

The grim sequence of events commences with a history sheeter, Pappu alias Sushant Laxman Satpute, meeting a tragic end.

The 25-year-old criminal’s life was extinguished in the Kolvan village, falling under the jurisdiction of the Paud police.

Ravindra Satpute, another individual, sustained injuries during the altercation.

Second Incident: Gangster Targeted During Tea Break

The turmoil persists as the spotlight shifts to a local gangster, Santosh Ashok Kurawat.

The 33-year-old finds himself under attack while having tea near Sadhu Vaswani garden in Pimpri.

Gunfire erupts, leaving Kurawat wounded. The assailants manage to graze his head with one bullet and strike his leg with another.

Third Incident: Attempted Homicide on Former Shiv Sena Worker

In a disturbing development, a 34-year-old former Shiv Sena worker, Vijay Pandurang Gholap, becomes a victim of an assassination attempt.

Unidentified individuals open fire on Gholap in the Gavali Matha area of Bhosari. The gunshots, aimed at his abdomen, inflict serious injuries.

Security and Investigation: Police Response and Measures

Addressing concerns about public safety, Pune region deputy commissioner of police, zone 3, Ganesh Shinde, reassures the public that the recent incidents stem from conflicts between gang members and do not pose a general security threat.

Authorities remain committed to a thorough investigation and swift resolution. Bhosari Police have registered a complaint under Sections 302 and 307 of the Indian Penal Code, along with relevant sections of the Arms Act.

Manhunt and Motive: Tracking Suspects and Investigating Causes

Efforts to apprehend the assailants are underway, as two teams from Bhosari Police are combing through CCTV footage and mobile call records to identify the perpetrators.

Preliminary investigations hint at underlying animosities and possible financial entanglements as motives for the attacks.

Arrests Made: Progress in the Santosh Kurawat Case

Encouragingly, progress has been achieved in the case of Santosh Ashok Kurawat.

Four individuals, including the prime suspect Vicky Sutar (23), have been apprehended.

This development underscores the police’s dedication to bring perpetrators to justice.

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