Police said the incident occurred around 11.55 pm at Sainath Wadi in Airoli
1 min readMumbaiApr 7, 2026 09:56 PM IST
A man sustained serious injuries after an unidentified assailant fired three rounds at his friend in Airoli late Monday night, in what police suspect was a targeted attack. The intended target escaped unhurt.
Police said the incident occurred around 11.55 pm at Sainath Wadi in Airoli, when the complainant, Sandeep Gawas, was standing with his friend Amit Maurya. A man on a motorcycle arrived and opened fire, allegedly aiming at Gawas.
While the bullets missed Gawas, one struck a parked car, and splinters from the impact hit Maurya, causing severe injuries. He suffered a critical neck injury and was initially taken to Indravati Hospital before being shifted to a private hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.
“The intended target escaped, but his friend was injured due to splinters. The accused fled immediately after firing,” a senior IPS officer said.
Rabale police have registered a case of attempt to murder and launched a manhunt for the accused. Three empty cartridges were recovered from the spot.
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