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One killed, several injured in shooting at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Thane
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 04:48 AM
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A firing incident in the Chena beat of the Yeoor Range in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Thane, left one person dead and several injured, prompting a rapid response from forest and police officials.
A shooting broke out inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park's Chena beat, located in the Yeoor Range of Thane district, resulting in one fatality and a few injuries, police said. The incident was reported to authorities, who immediately dispatched forest department personnel and police teams to the scene.
Upon arrival, the officials began a preliminary inspection of the area to assess the situation and secure any evidence. The joint response underscores the coordination between the forest department and law‑enforcement agencies in handling emergencies within protected zones.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the firing and identify those responsible. Further details will be released as the inquiry progresses, and authorities have urged the public to avoid the vicinity until the area is declared safe.
Upon arrival, the officials began a preliminary inspection of the area to assess the situation and secure any evidence. The joint response underscores the coordination between the forest department and law‑enforcement agencies in handling emergencies within protected zones.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the firing and identify those responsible. Further details will be released as the inquiry progresses, and authorities have urged the public to avoid the vicinity until the area is declared safe.