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Pune Student Killing: Police Invoke MCOCA After Arresting Bandu Andekar and Seven Others

The organized crime law is being used to probe an alleged revenge plot tied to last year's killing of former corporator Vanraj Andekar.

Police investigation revealed that on September 5 - the day of the murder of Ayush - Bandu Andekar was in Kochi, which was pre-planned. (HT)
The investigation is still underway. Ayush was an engineering student at one of the reputed colleges in the city. (HT)
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The murder, executed in public view, was meant to instill fear and reinforce the gang’s dominance in the area. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Overview

  • Police said six more suspects, including alleged gang leader Suryakant ‘Bandu’ Andekar, his daughter and two grandsons, were detained, taking the total held in the case to eight.
  • Authorities invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act against Andekar and alleged associates following the September 5 shooting of engineering student Ayush Komkar.
  • A preliminary probe identifies Aman Pathan and Yash Patil as the alleged shooters, with Amit Patole and Sujal Meragu accused of providing logistical support at the scene.
  • Investigators traced Andekar’s movements from Kochi to Mumbai, Nashik and Shirdi before arresting him in Mehkar, Buldhana, while he was traveling in a tempo traveller.
  • A court remanded several accused in police custody until September 15 as teams seek to recover weapons, vehicles and clothing and to locate absconding suspects, while defense lawyers claim false implication.