Pune Police Invoke MCOCA Against Fugitive Gangster Nilesh Ghaywal
The Pune police have applied the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against fugitive gangster Nilesh Ghaywal, who is wanted in multiple cases, an official confirmed.
Criminal Cases and Incidents
Ghaywal is linked to several serious offenses, including murder, extortion, assault, illegal weapons possession under the Arms Act, and passport fraud. In September, his associates allegedly shot and injured a man and attacked another with a sharp weapon during a road rage incident in Pune's Kothrud area.
Legal Actions and International Connection
- On Wednesday, the Kothrud police invoked MCOCA provisions against Ghaywal.
- The British High Commission in India confirmed that Ghaywal is in London on a visitor visa.
- UK authorities were informed about the revocation of his Indian passport.
- The Pune police suspected Ghaywal was in the UK and requested his detention and deportation through the British High Commission.
Ongoing Searches and Notices
The gangster reportedly fled India using a fraudulently obtained passport. Pune police have issued a lookout notice and sought a blue corner notice from Interpol to apprehend him.
"The British High Commission in India last month confirmed that Ghaywal is in London on a 'visitor' visa, and also informed the UK authorities back home about the revocation of his passport," a police official said.
"A few days before he disappeared, a case had been registered against Ghaywal in Pune after his associates allegedly shot and injured a person in the Kothrud area following a road rage incident on September 18."
Author’s summary: Fugitive gangster Nilesh Ghaywal faces multiple charges and is currently believed to be in London, prompting Pune police to invoke strict legal measures and seek international assistance for his capture.