Farmer Injured in Shooting Over Property Dispute in Pune; Two Relatives Held

A property dispute in Wadegaon, Lonikand, escalated into a violent incident on Wednesday evening, resulting in a 30-year-old farmer, Sushil Dore, being shot in the stomach. The conflict, which has deep roots in the community, has brought to light the ongoing tensions over land and property rights in rural areas.

Sushil Dore's cousin, 35-year-old Sachin Dore, a known criminal, was arrested on Friday on charges of attempted murder. Another cousin, Bhivraj Hargude (32), was also arrested for abetting the crime. According to senior inspector Sarjerao Kumbhar, the dispute initially arose between Sushil and Hargude.

When Sachin tried to mediate, Sushil allegedly accused him of interfering. Sachin then pulled out a country-made pistol and fired a shot at Sushil. Despite the severity of the incident, Sushil is currently stable and recovering in a private hospital. Both Sachin and Hargude were arrested, and the firearm was recovered.

Sachin is currently being interrogated to determine the source of the weapon. The incident has sparked discussions about the need for better conflict resolution mechanisms in rural areas, where property disputes often lead to violent confrontations.

The police have urged the community to report any suspicious activities and to seek legal assistance in resolving property disputes. The local administration is also planning to organize awareness programs to educate the community about the legal and peaceful ways to resolve such conflicts.

In the meantime, the family of Sushil Dore is hopeful for his full recovery and is seeking justice for the attack. The incident has also raised concerns about the prevalence of unregistered firearms in rural areas and the need for stricter enforcement of gun control laws.

The local police are working closely with the community to ensure that such incidents do not escalate in the future. They are also conducting a thorough investigation to identify any other individuals who may have been involved in the dispute or the shooting.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of addressing property disputes through legal channels and the need for community leaders and local authorities to play a more active role in conflict resolution.