Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the Ulhasnagar firing incident that tragically killed two brothers and injured their uncle, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
Key Points
- Two individuals, Shekar Birajdar and Ajay Rao, have been arrested in connection with the Ulhasnagar firing incident.
- The firing resulted in the deaths of two brothers, Anil Chauhan and Aman Chauhan, and injuries to their uncle.
- The incident occurred in Kailash Colony, Ulhasnagar, with assailants firing approximately 15 rounds.
- The arrested suspects have been remanded in police custody until May 28 for further investigation.
Police on Friday arrested two persons in connection with the firing incident of the previous night at Ulhasnagar in the district in which two siblings died and their uncle was grievously injured, a senior official said.
Ulhasnagar Firing: Suspects Identified
The arrested men were identified as Shekar Birajdar and Ajay Rao.
"The duo was produced before a local magistrate who remanded them in police custody till May 28," said Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Gore.
Details of the Ulhasnagar Incident
A group of assailants opened indiscriminate fire following a dispute in Kailash Colony around 8.30 pm on Thursday, causing panic in the area. The attackers fired 15 rounds before fleeing.
Brothers Anil Chauhan (22) and Aman Chauhan (17) died on the spot while their uncle was injured.
Ongoing Investigation into Motive
Investigation into the exact motive behind the crime is underway, police said.
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