Officials say a WhatsApp status featuring rival gang member and an alleged taunt sparked a firing incident A dispute allegedly triggered by a WhatsApp status escalated into a firing incident in Kalyan West, following which Khadakpada Police arrested two persons and took the injured main accused into custody. According to police, the incident took place in the Mohane area of Kalyan West, where two rival groups led by Abhishek Pawar alias Avi and Gaurav Salunkhe have allegedly been at loggerheads for some time. Investigators said tensions between the groups had already surfaced on May 26, when a dispute reportedly broke out between them. Police said the latest flashpoint was a WhatsApp status uploaded by resident Monu Phulore, featuring a photograph of himself with Gaurav Salunkhe along with text that was allegedly intended as a taunt directed at Pawar. Search for target On Friday night, Pawar, accompanied by several associates, allegedly reached Patil Nagar in Mohane in search of Phulore. Sensing trouble as a group of around 10 to 12 persons approached, Phulore and his brother reportedly fled the area. Police alleged that Pawar then opened fire, discharging two rounds in Phulore’s direction. While the intended target escaped unhurt, the firing
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