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Brothers Nabbed After Attacking Cop Over Sandalwood Heist
22 Aug
Summary
- Two brothers arrested for attempted sandalwood dacoity and cop assault.
- The accused attacked a constable attempting to steal sandalwood.
- Police fired two rounds injuring the suspects during the incident.
In Pune, a crime branch operation led to the arrest of two brothers, Shahrukh and Farukh Pathan, from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. They are implicated in an attempted dacoity targeting sandalwood and an assault on a police officer. The incident took place on October 22, 2024, in a lane near Abhinav school, off Law College Road.
According to police reports, the brothers and four accomplices confronted Police Constable Mahesh Tambe after he grew suspicious of their activities. The situation escalated when they allegedly attempted to seize Tambe's pistol and attacked him with a hacksaw blade. In self-defense, Tambe discharged his firearm twice, sustaining injuries to the two arrested suspects.
The injured brothers sought treatment at a private clinic before their apprehension. While one suspect was arrested, the remaining accomplices are still at large. Both Shahrukh and Farukh Pathan have prior registered cases of robbery against them, and investigations into the full extent of their criminal activities are ongoing.
