Pune Police Arrests Gangster Bapu Nayar in Connection with Shiv Sena Youth Leader's Murder

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Police in Pune have arrested gangster Bapu Nayar (40) in connection with the murder of Deepak Maratkar, a Shiv Sena youth wing leader. Investigation revealed that Nayar, who was lodged in Yerawada Prison, had planned the murder with his gang members during a visit to Sassoon General Hospital for treatment. The probe has links between the assailants and suspects to a criminal gang headed by Bapu Nayar, who has been named in at least 15 criminal cases since early 2000.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bapu Nayar, a 40-year-old gangster, was arrested by Pune Police in connection with the murder of Deepak Maratkar, a Shiv Sena youth wing leader.
  • Nayar was lodged in Yerawada Prison under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) since May 2016.
  • The investigation revealed that Nayar had planned the murder with his gang members during a visit to Sassoon General Hospital for treatment.
  • The probe has links between the assailants and suspects to a criminal gang headed by Bapu Nayar, who has been named in at least 15 criminal cases since early 2000.
  • Six police personnel have been suspended for dereliction of duty for allowing the meeting between Nayar and suspects to take place when he was in their custody at the hospital.
  • Prior to Nayar's arrest, 11 suspects were arrested in connection with the case, including 'Chocolate', who is said to be controlling the gang in Nayar's absence.
  • The case has invoked MCOCA against the suspects, which is the third such charge against Nayar and his gang members.
  • Nayar has been remanded in police custody till November 9 after being produced before a magistrate court in Pune.

Statistics:

  • Total number of suspects arrested in connection with the case: 12 (including Bapu Nayar)
  • Number of police personnel suspended for dereliction of duty: 6
  • Number of MCOCA charges against Nayar and his gang members: 3 (including the current case)
  • Number of criminal cases against Nayar since early 2000: at least 15
  • Number of suspects arrested before Nayar's arrest: 11

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