Mumbai Police Apprehend Men with Unlicensed Revolver for Pub Misbehavior
Andheri, 10th January 2024: Mumbai Police have successfully apprehended two men who entered a pub in Andheri, Mumbai, with an unlicensed revolver and reportedly misbehaved with women patrons. The incident unfolded in the early hours of Monday at an establishment in the Amboli area.
The accused, a 23-year-old cable operator with a history of six prior cases, and a 56-year-old dry fruit merchant, allegedly intimidated pub patrons and harassed women. Following a thorough investigation of the pub’s CCTV footage, the police identified and arrested the two suspects, residents of Mumbai in the Malwani and Jogeshwari neighbourhoods. Authorities also seized the unlicensed revolver in their possession.
The individuals have been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including wrongful restraint (Section 341), sexual harassment (Section 354 A), an act intended to insult the modesty of a woman (Section 509) and relevant provisions of the Arms Act.
In a separate incident in the Thane district, authorities arrested three individuals who were allegedly conspiring to kill one of the accused’s relatives. The plan was revealed during interrogation, indicating that the targeted victim, a factory worker in Kalamgaon, was accused of mistreating one of the accused’s sisters after her husband’s death.
During searches, the police seized three knives, a hand bomb, two gelatin sticks, a detonator, a motorcycle, and a tempo. The accused had reportedly been acquiring arms and explosives over the past fortnight with the intent to attack the victim’s journey back home. The trio, aged 30, 33, and 40, from Bhiwandi in Thane and Bhandup in Mumbai, orchestrated the planned attack due to perceived ill-treatment.
Charges have been filed against the three individuals under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including criminal conspiracy, and relevant provisions of the Arms Act and Explosive Substances Act. The police continue their efforts to maintain public safety and uphold the law.
