Coaching centre owner shot at in Pune’s Indapur over political rivalry, two arrested

The victim sustained four bullet injuries in the shooting that took place in front of the Indapur College of Arts, Science and Commerce in Pune.

The assailant has been identified as Abhijit Chormale and his accomplice as Prakash Shinde, 50. (File Photo)

A 30-year-old man running a coaching centre for competitive exams was allegedly shot at four times by a 19-year-old assailant in Pune’s Indapur on Monday night in a fallout of local political rivalry. The police said the victim was critical but stable and that they arrested two suspects, including the assailant.

The shooting took place around 7 pm in front of the Indapur College of Arts, Science and Commerce. The victim has been identified as Rahul Chavan. The assailant has been identified as Abhijit Chormale and his accomplice as Prakash Shinde, 50.

“Initial probe suggests that Chavan and Chormale’s family has a past rivalry over local politics. In 2021, these two sides had registered cases against each other over a dispute during local elections. Probe suggests that the attempt to murder Chavan was a fallout of that dispute,” said Pankaj Deshmukh, Superintendent of Police, Pune Rural police.

Deshmukh added, “Chavan has named nine persons in the FIR. We have arrested two and are probing the role of others.”

An officer from Indapur police station said, “The CCTV footage from the location shows Chormale opening fire at Chavan from behind. Chavan sustained four bullet injuries, after which Chormale fled on his bike. Chavan was rushed to a local hospital, where he is being treated. His condition is critical but stable.”

Sushant Kulkarni

Sushant Kulkarni is a Special Correspondent with The Indian Express in Pune with 12+ years of experience covering issues related to Crime, Defence, Internal Security and Courts. He has been associated with the Indian Express since July 2010. Sushant has extensively reported on law and order issues of Pune and surrounding area, Cyber crime, narcotics trade and terrorism. His coverage in the Defence beat includes operational aspects of the three services, the defence research and development and issues related to key defence establishments. He has covered several sensitive cases in the courts at Pune. Sushant is an avid photographer, plays harmonica and loves cooking. ... Read More

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