Nagpur: Imamwada police have arrested one accused in connection with an alleged firing incident in the Jat Tarodi area of Nagpur, where two men reportedly abused a group of youths, brandished a pistol and fired a round into the ground to create panic.
Police have recovered a pistol along with its magazine from the arrested accused. The second suspect remains absconding, and efforts are underway to trace him.
Firing Incident Near Sheetla Mata Temple
According to the information available, the incident occurred on the night of October 4 in the Jat Tarodi area, under the jurisdiction of Imamwada police station.
The complainant, Amey Dhurve, was reportedly sitting with his friends near Sheetla Mata Temple when Mrunal Gajbhiye and his associate, identified as Takku, arrived in a four-wheeler.
The two allegedly abused Amey and his friends, brandished a pistol and fired one round into the ground before fleeing the spot.
Following the incident, police registered a case and launched a search for the suspects.
Accused Arrested on Outer Ring Road
During the investigation, police reportedly received a tip-off about one of the suspects. Acting on the information, officers detained Nikhil Sawadia, a resident of Patwardhan Apartment on Tekdi Road, from the Outer Ring Road area of Hudkeshwar on the previous night.
A search allegedly led to the recovery of a pistol with a magazine from his possession.
Search Underway for Second Accused
Police sources indicated that both accused have previous criminal records. However, details of the earlier cases were not available in the information provided.
The second accused remains on the run. Imamwada police are continuing their investigation and efforts to establish the complete sequence of events.
