Navi Mumbai. A case has emerged from the Koparkhairane area of Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra in which two real sisters were shot at after an assailant entered their home. In the incident on Thursday night, 20-year-old Tannu Dhobi was shot in the back, while a bullet grazed near the ear of her 22-year-old elder sister Ritu. Tannu’s condition is stated to be serious. Police have arrested the main accused, Arjun Chavan (22), while his alleged accomplice Rakesh Chavan is absconding.
The incident took place around 9 p.m. on November 5 in the SS-3 area of Koparkhairane Sector-1. At the time, both sisters were at home with their mother. Their father and brother had gone out for work. During this time, the accused allegedly entered the house and fired at both sisters. The sudden firing caused panic in the area.
In the attack, Tannu was shot in the back, while Ritu suffered an injury near her ear from a bullet. Their mother immediately took both of them to hospital. After initial treatment, they were shifted to Mumbai’s JJ Hospital for further care. Tannu’s condition remains serious.
Police preliminary investigation has found that the accused and Tannu had earlier been in a relationship, but the two separated around six months ago. Police suspect that the accused carried out the attack after she refused to resume the relationship. However, the actual reason behind the incident is still being investigated.
Police arrested accused Arjun and produced him in court, from where he was sent to six days’ police custody. Police are searching for the absconding alleged accomplice. They are also trying to trace the pistol used in the crime and its source.
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