Overview

• Police said Andekar, 36, was produced in a Pune court on Tuesday and sent to police custody until September 18.
• Investigators told the court he is a key conspirator who provided the firearm used to kill 18-year-old Ayush Komkar.
• Komkar was shot multiple times on September 5 in the parking area of his Bhavani Peth apartment after returning with his younger brother.
• Authorities allege the attack was plotted to avenge the September 2024 murder of former corporator Vanraj Andekar, stemming from a property dispute.
• Thirteen people have been arrested so far, including alleged shooters and gang leader Bandu Andekar, as the Crime Branch probes the case under MCOCA and continues evidence recovery.