The have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a firing incident that left two sisters injured. The incident occurred on Thursday night in the SS-3 area of Sector-1, Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai.
The primary suspect has been identified as Arjun Chavan, while his accomplice, Rakesh Chavan, remains at large, police said.
Firing inside house
According to the police, the duo entered the house where the sisters lived, and Arjun pulled out a gun and fired at them, in which one of the victims was grazed near the ear, while the other sustained a wound in her back. Preliminary findings indicate that the suspect has no prior criminal record.
Motive unknown
Police said that Arjun, originally from Solapur, lived near the .However, key details — such as the motive behind the shooting, whether he was previously acquainted with the sisters, and the source of the weapon — are yet to be established.
Police Speak
The Koparkhairane police have registered a case of attempted murder along with charges of illegal possession and use of firearms. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Vijay Kharat stated that both injured sisters were taken to the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) Hospital, and after consultations with doctors and an evaluation of their condition, they were transferred to JJ Hospital in Mumbai for advanced