Shooting Incident at AJ Furniture Mall in Pimpri-Chinchwad Linked to Gang Threats
Open firing at furniture mall in Pimpri-Chinchwad; Bishnoi gang member claims responsibility
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A shooting incident occurred outside AJ Furniture Mall on Ravet Road in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, on Friday night, with no injuries reported. An alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility via social media, issuing threats to the mall's owner, prompting police investigations and heightened security in the area.
- 01The shooting happened around 9:20 PM, with assailants firing five to six rounds at the mall's facade.
- 02No injuries were reported, but the incident caused significant damage to the mall's signboard and glass panels.
- 03Shubham Lonkar, an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed responsibility for the attack, describing it as a 'trailer' in a social media post.
- 04The police are investigating an audio clip linked to gangster Arju Bishnoi, which surfaced on social media.
- 05Previous threats against mall owner Ashok Nain Bishnoi included a demand for ₹2 crore (approximately $240,000 USD) made on May 7.
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Panic ensued in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, after unidentified gunmen opened fire outside the AJ Furniture Mall on Ravet Road on Friday night. The incident, which occurred around 9:20 PM, involved two men on a motorcycle who fired five to six rounds at the mall's facade, causing damage but no injuries. Senior police officials and forensic teams quickly arrived at the scene to collect evidence and review CCTV footage to identify the attackers. Alleged gang member Shubham Lonkar claimed responsibility for the shooting in a social media post, referring to it as a 'trailer' and threatening mall owner Ashok Nain Bishnoi. The police are currently verifying the authenticity of this claim and an audio clip linked to another gangster, Arju Bishnoi. The Bishnoi gang had previously threatened Ashok on May 7, demanding ₹2 crore (approximately $240,000 USD), which he reportedly blocked after repeated calls. Authorities have registered an offence under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act, and investigations are ongoing to trace the suspects' movements following the incident.
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The shooting incident has raised safety concerns among residents and traders in Pimpri-Chinchwad, leading to increased police presence and investigations in the area.
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