Two sisters injured in shooting at Navi Mumbai house; one arrested, the other on the run
Koparkhairane police have registered an attempt to murder and illegal firearms case against the arrested accused Arjun Chavan (22) and his absconding accomplice Rakesh Chavan. Photo: Special arrangement
Two sisters, 22 and 20, were injured after a man allegedly opened fire on them at their home in Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai on Thursday evening (November 5, 2026). The police arrested a 22-year-old suspect in connection with the attack, the other accused remains on the run.
The incident took place around 9.30 pm in SS-3 area of Sector 1, Koparkhairane. According to police, the older sister suffered a bullet wound to the ear, while the younger sister was shot in the back.
Koparkhairane police have registered a case of attempted murder and crimes related to illegal possession and use of firearms.
The arrested accused has been identified as Arjun Chavan (22), while his alleged accomplice, Rakesh Chavan, is absconding.
According to Nitin Pradeep Dhobi, the victim’s brother, the two sisters were at home with their mother at the time of the attack. Their father and Nitin were away at the time.
Nitin said a man entered the house, opened fire on his sisters and fled. He said his elder sister (22) is employed while his younger sister (20) is in her final year at Pillai College.
After the shooting, both the women were taken to the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) Hospital for treatment. They were subsequently taken to Sir JJ Hospital in Mumbai for further medical treatment.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Zone 1, Vijay M. Kharat said the police visited the NMMC hospital and spoke to the doctors treating the victims before they were shifted to Mumbai.
“Both the injured women were immediately admitted to NMMC Hospital. We visited the hospital, spoke to the doctors and assessed their condition. They have now been shifted to JJ Hospital for further treatment,” Mr Kharat said.
Police said the arrested accused originally hailed from Solapur and lived behind the victim’s residence. Investigators are looking into whether he previously knew the sisters and what may have led to the shooting.
“The reason behind the shooting, where the accused got the gun and who else was involved in procuring it, all these are being investigated by the Koparkhairane police,” said Mr. Kharat.
He added that preliminary investigations have not revealed any previous criminal record of the arrested accused, although a detailed background check is underway.
The police are also investigating the source of the firearm and the possible involvement of other persons in its delivery.
Mr. Kharat said the accused has been produced before the court where the police will seek his custody for further questioning.
Meanwhile, efforts are on to trace absconding accused Rakesh Chavan. Police said further investigations are currently underway to determine the motive for the attack and the circumstances that led to the shooting.
Published – 07 Nov 2026 09:21 IST