Pistol-Wielding Man Arrested in Pune After Argument Over Bill Payment

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A 32-year-old man was caught and arrested by the staffers of a bar and restaurant in Pune after he threatened the manager with a country-made pistol following an argument over a bill payment of Rs1,943. According to the police, the incident occurred around 1.30am on Wednesday after the accused, Sunny Pardeshi, and his accomplice, Rohit Both, were unwilling to pay their bill.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sunny Pardeshi, a 32-year-old Pimpri resident, was caught and arrested by the staffers of a bar and restaurant in Kharalwadi, Pune, after threatening the manager with a country-made pistol.
  • The incident occurred around 1.30am on Wednesday after an argument over a bill payment of Rs1,943.
  • Pardeshi and his accomplice, Rohit Both (25), of Pimpri, were unwilling to pay their bill and started abusing the 40-year-old manager.
  • The staffers were prompt in reacting and got hold of Pardeshi, while Both fled the scene.
  • A police team led by sub-inspector Shakir Jinedi arrested Both and handed Pardeshi over to the Sant Tukaramnagar police.
  • The duo was presented in the court and remanded in police custody, with the police interrogating Pardeshi to trace the source of the firearm.

Statistics:

  • Rs1,943: The amount of the bill payment that sparked the argument.
  • 1.30am: The time when the incident occurred.
  • 32: The age of Sunny Pardeshi.
  • 25: The age of Rohit Both.
  • 40: The age of the manager.

Sources:

  • Police statement to Times of India (no specific date mentioned)