4 burst crackers outside jail ‘to mark birthday of goon’ in Thane; 3 held

KALYAN: Khadakpada police in Kalyan have arrested three persons for allegedly bursting firecrackers outside Adharwadi jail to celebrate the birthday of a purported goon who has been lodged in the prison. One of the accused is absconding, police officials said.

Police sources said Rohit Jagdale, Kshitij Bhagat, Akash Khadse and another person set off firecrackers to mark the birthday of Ulhasnagar-based goon Satish alias Satya Bhai Kamble. This, they said, created disturbance in the area and raised security concerns.

Assistant commissioner of police Kalyanji Ghete said, "After we learned about the bursting of crackers, Khadakpada police registered an offence, launched a search operation and apprehended three of the accused. Efforts are on to trace the fourth suspect."

Police also took out a procession of the three arrested accused as part of strict action initiated to send out a strong message against such unlawful activities.