German Bakery Blast Accused Bunty Jahagirdar Shot Dead in Shrirampur, Tensions High

• Bunty alias Aslam Jahagirdar, an accused in the 2012 Pune German Bakery bomb blast, died after being shot by unknown assailants in Shrirampur, Ahilyanagar.
• The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon when Jahagirdar, on a scooter, was fired upon by assailants on a motorcycle, leading to his death during treatment.
• Jahagirdar, 53, had a significant political and criminal background, with numerous cases registered against him, including MCOCA and UAPA charges.
• He was out on bail since 2023 in the German Bakery case and had family members active in local Shrirampur politics.
• Police have formed five teams to apprehend the assailants, with Superintendent Somnath Gharge appealing for peace amidst rising tensions in the election-bound area.

Why It Matters: High-profile German Bakery blast accused Bunty Jahagirdar's murder sparks tension in Shrirampur.