Pune residents can breathe a sigh of relief as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has claimed that there is no Koyta (sickle) Gang. In fact, Fadnavis stated that nearly 60 per cent of those arrested in connection with these crimes are below 18 years of age. “Many of those arrested are just 13 or 15 years old. Youngsters trying to establish themselves as dadas (goons) are committing these acts. There is no crime syndicate or Koyta Gang,” he said.

The so-called Koyta Gang has been a cause for concern in Pune and surrounding areas, with miscreants moving around at night, vandalising cars and two-wheelers, and even robbing people of valuables, including jewellery.