Bhiwandi: A shocking incident unfolded in Bhiwandi taluka on Tuesday night when a man allegedly opened fire on his nephew over a long-standing land dispute. The attack, which took place on a busy road in Lonad village, created panic in the area. The Padgha Police have registered a case of attempted murder under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and arrested six accused, including the main shooter the victim’s cousin uncle.

Family Feud Turns Deadly

According to police sources, the main accused, Rupesh Mhatre, along with his accomplices Rakesh Mhatre and Kisan Mhatre, conspired to eliminate his nephew Vicky Dalvi (28) a resident of Dewarung village, due to a property dispute between their families. The names of the other three arrested suspects are yet to be disclosed

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