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The Andekar Gang: A Legacy of Crime and Corruption in Pune

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The Andekar gang has been synonymous with crime and corruption in Pune for decades, with the brutal murders of Vanraj Andekar and his son Ayush sparking a fresh wave of violence and fear in the mid-city areas. The gang's rise to power began in the 1970s, when Bandu Andekar's brother Balkrishna formed a gang involved in various criminal activities and earned money by collecting 'hafta' from illegal businesses and other sources.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Andekar gang was formed in the 1970s by Balkrishna Andekar, who collected 'hafta' from illegal businesses and other sources.
  • The gang gained supremacy by allegedly eliminating their rival gang's close aide, Balu Kamble, in 1975.
  • A gang war broke out in 1984 after Pramod Malvadkar and his aides allegedly murdered Balu Andekar with swords in the Shivajinagar court premises.
  • Bandu Andekar was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in a murder case, but later became the leader of the Andekar gang.
  • The Andekar family entered politics in the 1990s, with Bandu's brothers Udaykant and Ramakant becoming corporators in the PMC.
  • Vanraj Andekar, Bandu's elder son, won the civic elections in 2017 on an NCP ticket, while his family maintained an association with Congress and the NCP.
  • The Andekar gang was accused of various crimes, including firing bullets at an illegal money lender in 2010 and attempting to murder a rival gang member in 2021.
  • A family feud between Vanraj and his sister Sanjivani allegedly led to his murder in 2024, prompting the Andekar gang to kill Gawade's son as revenge.

Statistics:

  • The Andekar gang has been involved in various crimes, including murders, extortion, and attempted murder.
  • At least six people, including Pramod Malvadkar's family members, were murdered during the 1984 gang war.
  • The Andekar gang has been accused of collecting 'hafta' from illegal businesses and other sources in the mid-city areas of Pune.
  • Vanraj Andekar was 40 years old when he was killed in 2024.
  • The investigation into Vanraj's murder led to the arrest of 13 people, including Bandu, Krushna, and several other members of the Andekar gang.
  • Ayush Komkar, the grandson of Bandu Andekar, was killed in September 2024, allegedly by the Andekar gang.

Sources:

  • "Pune: Andekar gang strikes again; 18-yr-old boy killed in Bhavani Peth" - IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • "Pune: Andekar gang's battle for supremacy continues; 6 murders in 1984" - IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • "Pune: Andekar family's journey from petty crime to politics" - IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • "Pune: Andekar gang accused of collecting hafta from illegal businesses" - IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • "Copyright 2025 IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com"

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