Thane, Maharashtra (July 3, 2025): A firing incident took place on the main road outside the residence of MLA Kisan Kathore in Badlapur on Thursday. Initial reports suggest that the firing occurred due to a dispute between two groups.
A man identified as Altaf Shaikh was injured in the firing and has been admitted to a private hospital for treatment. Sources said that Shaikh also has a criminal background.
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The firing took place on the Boratpada-Murbad road which passes directly in front of the MLA’s residence in Badlapur village. Police suspect the incident may have been the result of an old rivalry.
There is a possibility that names of some well-known local criminals with past records from Badlapur may also come up during the investigation. Police are examining all angles and further inquiry is underway.
The incident has caused panic in the town. A few years ago, Shiv Sena leader Mohan Raut was shot and killed in Badlapur. A court recently convicted the accused in that case and sentenced them to life imprisonment.