Two sisters injured in shooting at Navi Mumbai home; one arrested, another on the run
One sister suffered a bullet injury to her back, while the other was grazed near her ear; police are investigating the motive behind the attack
Two sisters, aged 22 and 20, were injured in a shooting incident inside their home in Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai, on Thursday night. A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attack, while his alleged accomplice remains at large. The elder sister sustained a grazed bullet wound near her ear, while the younger sister was shot in the back.
Police registered a case of attempted murder and offenses related to illegal possession and use of firearms. The arrested suspect, identified as Arjun Chavan, is originally from Solapur and lived behind the victims' residence. His motive and the circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation. Both women were initially treated at an NMMC hospital before being transferred to Sir JJ Hospital in Mumbai for further medical care.
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