Constable's son shoots at cousin

Police constable Gajanan Totre had to conduct a search operation to hunt down his own son, Vishal (22), after the latter shot at his cousin late in the night yesterday

Police constable Gajanan Totre had to conduct a search operation to hunt down his own son, Vishal (22), after the latter shot at his cousin late in the night yesterday. The cousin was unhurt. Vishal is absconding.

Trigger happy: After firing shots at his cousin, Vishal Totre is now absonding. Representation pic

Vishal had a heated exchange with his cousin Kailash Totre over a family land dispute at the former's home in Ambegaon taluka yesterday night.

The quarrel took an ugly turn and Vishal fired shots from his revolver.

Fortunately Kailash was unhurt. Fearing police complaint, Vishal ran away.

Police Inspector A S Gawari of the Manchar police station said, "Vishal went to his friend's place. We sent his father to identify him. The search team visited many places in the city. If required the search will continue tomorrow."

Vishal has been booked under the charges of section 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code.