Brother Accidentally Shoots Sibling in Thane

In Thane, Maharashtra, an 18-year-old man, Shahid Khan, was accidentally shot by his brother, Samir Khan, while handling an illegal firearm near a petrol pump on Mumbra-Mahape Road early Saturday morning. The incident, which occurred around 2:30 am, resulted in Shahid being shot in the stomach and requiring surgery; he is now in stable condition. Samir has been arrested and is believed to be connected to a mobile phone snatching syndicate operating in the Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai areas. Initial investigations suggest that the illegal weapon was recently acquired, and authorities are investigating its source. The police have filed an FIR against Samir under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act, as they continue to pursue two other suspects linked to the incident. The case sheds light on the challenges of combating organized crime and illegal firearms in the region.