Thane Builder and Social Media Influencer Arrested for Illegal Weapons Cache
Thane Builder-Influencer 'Pookie Don' Held After 7 Guns, 371 Cartridges Recovered From Home
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Surendra Panduranga Patil, a 55-year-old builder and social media influencer from Dombivli in Thane district, Maharashtra, was arrested after police found a hidden cache of weapons in his home. The haul included five pistols, 371 cartridges, and other weapons, leading to fresh charges under the Arms Act.
- 01Surendra Panduranga Patil has over 300,000 Instagram followers and creates gangster-themed content.
- 02Police discovered five country-made pistols, two air guns, and 371 cartridges hidden in his bungalow.
- 03The total estimated value of the seized weapons is ₹10 lakh (approximately $12,000 USD).
- 04Patil was previously released on bail just a week before this arrest.
- 05He now faces charges under the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act.
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Surendra Panduranga Patil, a builder and social media influencer with over 300,000 followers on Instagram, was arrested in Dombivli, Thane district, Maharashtra, after police discovered a significant cache of weapons in his home. Following a tip-off, authorities searched Patil's bungalow and found five country-made pistols, two air guns, and 371 cartridges hidden behind a false panel in a shoe rack. The total value of the seized items is estimated at ₹10 lakh (approximately $12,000 USD). Patil, who was released on bail just a week prior, is described by police as a history-sheeter and now faces new charges under the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act. While he claims the weapons were props for his videos, investigators are probing whether he intended to create a 'mini-army' or supply arms to local criminals.
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The arrest of a prominent local figure like Patil raises concerns about illegal arms possession and potential criminal activities in the area.
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