Pune Shooting: 36-Year-Old Injured, Police Hunt Six Attackers
Six suspects identified after violent attack in Kothrud.
A 36-year-old man, Prakash Dhumal, was injured in a brazen shooting incident in Pune’s Kothrud area late Wednesday night, prompting a swift police response. The attack, which occurred around 11:30 PM near Shinde Chawl, has left residents shaken and authorities scrambling to apprehend the culprits. According to the Kothrud police, six suspects have been identified, and a case has been registered as the investigation intensifies.
The incident unfolded when six individuals arrived on two motorcycles while Dhumal was conversing with a friend near the chawl. A heated argument ensued, during which one of the suspects allegedly opened fire, striking Dhumal in the thigh. The assailants fled the scene immediately after the shooting. Dhumal was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is receiving treatment and is reported to be out of danger.
Police have confirmed that Dhumal has no criminal background, ruling out gang rivalry as a motive for the attack. The altercation appears to have stemmed from a personal dispute, though the exact cause remains under investigation. “We have identified the six suspects involved in the incident, and efforts are underway to apprehend them,” said an official from the Kothrud police station. The police are examining CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
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The incident has raised concerns about rising violence in urban areas, with local residents calling for stricter measures to ensure public safety. As the investigation progresses, authorities are working to determine the circumstances that led to the confrontation and whether the suspects have any prior criminal history. The Pune police have assured the public that they are taking all necessary steps to bring the perpetrators to justice and prevent further incidents.
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