The only reason right-wing activists didn't bomb Sunburn 2016 in Pune was because the EDM (electronic dance music) festival was cancelled at the last minute. Arrested accused Sharad Kalaskar told the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) that they had made full preparations, including assembling crude bombs, and had every intention of hurling them into the crowd, before making their escape on a motorcycle.

As per sources in the ATS, Kalaskar was supposed to execute the plan along with Sudhanva Gondhalkar, 39, another arrested accused from Pune. During interrogation, Kalaskar told the agency that they had made crude bombs, which they planned to throw at revellers at Sunburn, to cause panic and damage. He added that they had planned to go to the venue on motorcycles, and escape via the highway. He also said they were against the western music festival as it was against Hindu culture.