Navi Mumbai: Two Seriously Injured In Taloja Firing Over Lift Maintenance Contract Dispute; Four Detained

Four individuals have been detained in Navi Mumbai following a shooting incident in Taloja Phase 2, which left two men seriously wounded. The clash erupted around 1:15 am on a recent Saturday near Shivaji Chowk, following a dispute over a lift maintenance contract and past financial disagreements between former partners. Police have registered a case against eight people under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act, and the Maharashtra Police Act, including charges for attempt to murder.

The injured, Vishal Rajabhau Shinde and Sachin Dange, are receiving treatment at MGM Hospital. According to police, the disagreement stemmed from a lift maintenance contract and financial dealings from a previous partnership. The dispute intensified when the parties realized they were competing for lift maintenance contracts. As the argument escalated, the accused allegedly confronted Vishal, Sachin, and Saurabh Dumbre with iron rods and wooden sticks, resulting in a physical fight.

During the altercation, Sagar Dange allegedly shot Vishal, while Rudra Baravkar shot Sachin Dange in the neck. Both victims sustained serious injuries, with Dumbre also sustaining harm. The assailants escaped the scene after the incident. Police received information, swiftly arrived at the location, and initiated an investigation.

The five identified accused are Sagar Dange, Akash Dange, Ganesh Lavare, Aniket Narwade, and Rudra Baravkar. Three other suspects remain unidentified. Authorities are actively investigating the involvement of all parties and are working to locate the remaining accused.