Pimpri-Chinchwad: Eight young men, including six minors, were in full swing preparations to commit a murder until Pimpri-Chinchwad Police took a preventive action, which has probably saved a life. All of this happened due to an argument that took over the business of the Scrambled Eggs food stall (Anda Bhurji), and the gang of eight wanted to ‘end their competition' by violent means. A case has been registered at Sangvi Police, officials announced on Wednesday.
The action was taken by the city's Anti-Extortion Squad. Police Constable Pradip Godambe reported the matter to Sangvi Police Station. Police have arrested six minors along with Aryan Fand (19, Ranjangaon) and Guru Singh (23, Madhya Pradesh).
According to police reports, a man named Ravi Sasane from Wagholi and an accused gang had an argument near Westend Mall in Aundh over putting up an egg bhurji stall. Both men, who operated their own scrambled egg businesses, viewed each other as competitors. Even earlier, things escalated between them as physical altercations took place. The accused gang held numerous meetings to plan the elimination of Sasane as a competitor.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Dr Shivaji Pawar said, “The Anti Extortion Squad has detained men who were planning to commit a murder. Two pistols and two live cartridges have been seized from them. Preliminary information tells that the murder was being planned over a scrambled eggs stall business fight.”
Social Media Post Provides Police Tip-Off
According to Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Chief's instructions, Crime Branch teams continue their surveillance of social media happenings -- especially of notorious history sheeters. The arrested gang was posting violent, threatening, and provocative posts, and police teams noticed it.
A trap was laid, and the accused were detained. Upon questioning, they confessed to their intentions of a murder plan. Further action is underway.
