Pune Police Seize Illegal Pistol from 22-Year-Old; Self-Defense Claim Shocks Cops

• Pune Crime Branch arrested Aditya Amol Dhasal, 22, in Manjari for illegal possession of a country-made pistol and two live cartridges.
• The arrest was made during increased patrolling and checks by Pune Police ahead of municipal elections.
• Dhasal, who owns two musical instrument shops, was apprehended near Vedant Society based on confidential information.
• He claimed to have purchased the pistol for self-defense after a recent altercation in his society, fearing future conflicts.
• Police are investigating the source of the weapon and potential larger conspiracies, as possessing an illegal weapon is a serious crime.

Why It Matters: A 22-year-old in Pune was arrested with an illegal pistol, claiming self-defense after a society altercation.