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Crime
MCOCA invoked against 23 Piwal gang members in Nashik shooting case
✍️ Urban Acres
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 03:34 AM
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Maharashtra authorities have filed MCOCA charges against 23 alleged members of the Piwal gang linked to a recent shooting in Nashik.
Maharashtra police have invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against 23 individuals identified as members of the Piwal gang in connection with a shooting incident in Nashik. The action, announced by the state’s law enforcement agencies, marks a significant escalation in the legal response to organised criminal activity linked to the case.
The use of MCOCA, a stringent anti‑organised crime statute, indicates that investigators consider the alleged gang involvement to be serious and potentially part of a larger network. Under the act, the accused face harsher bail conditions and longer trial periods, reflecting the gravity of the charges.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the shooting, including casualties or the exact motive. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have indicated that additional arrests may follow as evidence is gathered.
The use of MCOCA, a stringent anti‑organised crime statute, indicates that investigators consider the alleged gang involvement to be serious and potentially part of a larger network. Under the act, the accused face harsher bail conditions and longer trial periods, reflecting the gravity of the charges.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the shooting, including casualties or the exact motive. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have indicated that additional arrests may follow as evidence is gathered.