Pune: Accused Who Threatened Sarpanch with Gun Sent to Yerawada Jail

Pune/Jejuri: In the Jarjarjun area of Purandar taluka, an illegal liquor seller created panic after he threatened the village Sarpanch with a pistol. The accused, identified as Prashant Ramesh Rane, was arrested by Jejuri police and produced before the court. After being remanded to custody, he was shifted to Yerawada Jail, said API Deepak Wakchaure.

According to Sarpanch Somnath Dattatray Kanse’s complaint, the incident occurred on the morning of the 16th during a public event. Angered by the closure of his illegal liquor business, Rane allegedly brandished an illegal firearm, abused the Sarpanch, and threatened to kill him. He also reportedly demanded ₹2 lakh. After the complaint, police acted swiftly and arrested him. The Saswad court had initially granted four days of police custody.

Due to increasing attacks on elected local representatives, fear has spread among villagers. This incident highlights the growing audacity and pressure of illegal liquor operators.