Firing at folk arts centre in Daund during dance performance, 4 booked

Based on the initial investigation police have booked Balasaheb Mandekar, Ganpat Jagtap and Chandrakant Marne and an unidentified person.

“Our investigation has revealed that the four persons were watching a dance performance. During the performance, Mandekar is suspected to have opened fire towards the ceiling with the gun he was carrying. A deformed bullet projective was found by the manager who has handed it over to the police. We have launched a search for the suspects.” said an officer.

“Based on the complaint filed by the manager Babasaheb Andhare, an FIR has been registered,” said a senior officer from Pune Rural police.

Police have registered a case under provisions of the Arms Act and Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita section 125 which pertains to acts endangering life and personal safety of others.

When asked whether any of the suspects is a relative of a political leader —  such an allegation had surfaced following the incident — an officer said that the aspect was being probed.