Police in Pune caught Nishant Bhalerao, who was running from the law for two years. He’s also known as Monya and lives in Ganeshnagar, Vadgaonsheri. He was wanted in a gang case under MCOCA, which is a strict law against criminals.
The police worked very hard to find him and finally caught him after getting information about where he was hiding. This shows that the police are serious about keeping the city safe from bad people.
The story began on October 10, 2023, when Bhalerao and his friends scared people in Vadgaonsheri area. They’d knives and sticks, and broke many cars near Dr. Ambedkar Colony. They also threatened to hurt someone, which made everyone very scared.
Many police officers worked together to catch him. These included senior officers like Additional Commissioner Manoj Patil, DCP Himmat Jadhav, and ACP Pranjali Sonawane. Senior Inspector Seema Dhakne led the team that caught Bhalerao.
The police charged him under MCOCA, which is a special law used for people who do big crimes with their gangs. This law helps police stop gang activities and keep everyone safe.
The police think there might be more people involved in Bhalerao’s gang, and they’re looking for them too. This arrest will help make the Vadgaonsheri area safer for everyone who lives there. The news was reported by Pune Mirror Bureau and edited by Shreyas Vange on April 21, 2025.
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