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Published 13:47 IST, September 13th 2024

Unidentified Men Open Fire Outside House of Maha Minister Tanaji Sawant's Nephew

Unidentified men opened fire at the residence of Maharashtra minister Tanaji Sawant's nephew in Dharashiv district; a case has been registered.

Firing outside Maha Minister's Nephew's House | Image: ANI/ Representational

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Unidentified men allegedly opened fire outside of the house of Maharashtra Minister Tanaji Sawant's nephew in Dharashiv district on Friday, police said.

The incident occurred around 12.40 am in Sonari village, around 225 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Two motorcycle-borne men fired in the air outside the house of Dhananjay Sawant, nephew of the state health minister, an official from Ambi police station told PTI.

"We have recovered three bullet shells from the spot. A case has been registered against relevant provisions of the Arms Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita," he said. 

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Updated 13:47 IST, September 13th 2024

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