Gang Violence Erupts Near Pune-Solapur Highway: A Look into the Brutal Murder of Avinash Dhanve
In a shocking turn of events, Pune witnessed another episode of gang violence as Avinash Gang Violence Dhanve, a notorious criminal with a history of criminal activities, was brutally shot dead at an eatery near Indapur along the Pune-Solapur highway. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised concerns about escalating gang rivalries in the region.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Sudrashan Rathod of the Pune Rural Police confirmed that the assailants believed to be part of a rival gang, attacked Dhanve with firearms and sharp weapons, leading to his untimely demise. The attack took place while Dhanve was sitting at a table in the eatery, causing panic among other customers present at the scene.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the murder was a result of an ongoing feud between two gangs in the Wadmukhwadi area, where Dhanve hailed from. Rathod mentioned that Dhanve had a criminal record with multiple cases, including murder, and was even booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA).
“The assailants had been monitoring him for some time,” Rathod explained. “When Dhanve and three others stopped at the eatery near Indapur around 8 pm, the suspects launched a vicious attack, shooting him at close range and then hacking him with sharp weapons before fleeing the scene in a waiting car.”
The Pune Rural Police have identified the suspects and deployed five teams to apprehend them swiftly. The incident serves as a grim reminder of the challenges posed by gang violence and the need for robust law enforcement measures to curb such criminal activities.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as the police intensify their efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure the safety of the community amidst escalating gang tensions in Pune.