Nagpur: Tehsil Police have arrested nine persons for allegedly organizing a bike rally, without valid permission, and wielding swords in Mominpura area on Shivaji Jayanti here, on Sunday. The video of the entire incident had gone viral on social media platforms, with locals questioning the law and order situation in Nagpur city.
The accused have been identified as Aniket Panchbudhe, Aashish Ambule, Aditya Singanjude, Rakesh Sahu, Kundan Tayde, Rajat Amboli, Yogendra Bagde, Arpan Golpe and Sumit Tambe. Aditya and Rakesh are the DJ Operators while Kundan, Rajat, Yogendra and Arpan wield swords.
Based on the complaint received, we’ve booked the accused persons under relevant Sections of 188 APC, Unlawful Assembly and Arms Act and placed them under arrest, informed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Zone 3, Gorakh Bhamre to Nagpur Today.
Speaking to Nagpur Today, DCP Bhamre informed that the said incident occurred on Sunday.
“Some people from the Pardi area had organised a bike rally on the occasion of Shivaji Jayanti. As they had not sought any sort of permission from the police department, cops were unaware about the rally. While crossing the Mominpura area, the accused persons reportedly wielded swords. We received a complaint in this regard, following which an arrest was made by Tehsil Police,” said the DCP.
