Pune Rural Police Arrest MCOCA Fugitive Tushar Hambir in Kidnapping and Attempt to Murder Case
The Local Crime Branch of Pune Rural Police has arrested Tushar Namdev Hambir, a 40-year-old accused who was allegedly absconding in a kidnapping, extortion and attempted murder case registered at Rajgad Police Station. The case involves the alleged kidnapping of a businessman’s son in the Bhor area and an attempt to kill him. The accused was arrested from the Hadapsar area of Pune on October 29, 2026. The case has been registered under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), along with other relevant laws.
Pune Rural Police Arrest Absconding Accused
The Local Crime Branch of Pune Rural Police has arrested an alleged absconding accused in a serious kidnapping and attempted murder case registered at Rajgad Police Station.
The arrested accused has been identified as Tushar Namdev Hambir (40), a resident of Gandhi Nagar, near Shri Chhatrapati Maharaj Chowk, Hadapsar, Pune.
According to the police press note dated October 29, 2026, Hambir was wanted in connection with a case involving the kidnapping of a businessman’s son, an alleged attempt to kill him and a demand for ransom.
Businessman's Son Allegedly Kidnapped and Assaulted
According to the case details mentioned in the press note, the complainant's son was allegedly kidnapped in the Bhor area. The accused allegedly took him to a location near a quarry in the Kapurhol area, where he was assaulted.
The accused allegedly threatened the victim, saying that they would kill him if he approached the police. The press note also states that a knife was used to threaten the victim during the incident.
The case was registered at Rajgad Police Station under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999.
Accused Traced to Hadapsar
Police said the accused had been absconding and was repeatedly changing mobile SIM cards and locations to avoid being traced.
Considering the seriousness of the case, Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill directed the Local Crime Branch to trace and arrest the wanted accused.
During the investigation, the police team received information that Hambir was likely to visit the Hadapsar area. Acting on this information, the team apprehended him on October 29, 2026.
Police Officials Involved in the Operation
The operation was carried out under the guidance of Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill, Additional Superintendent of Police Ganesh Biradar, Additional Superintendent of Police Dr. Shubham Kumar and Bhor Sub-Divisional Police Officer Rajendra Singh Gaur.
The Local Crime Branch team included Police Inspector Pramod Dhirsagar and other police personnel. Further investigation is underway.