Notorious Criminal ‘Hatti’ Shot Dead by Pune Police in Solapur Encounter
Notorious Criminal ‘Hatti’ Shot Dead by Pune Police in Solapur Encounter
Pune/Solapur, June 15 – A dreaded criminal wanted in multiple serious offences, including a recent armed robbery in Pune, was killed in an encounter with the Pune City Police in Solapur district early Sunday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Rahim Shaikh, also known by his aliases Shahrukh and Hatti. He had been absconding for over five months and was booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
Acting on specific intelligence, a team from the Pune Police Crime Branch, with assistance from Mohol Police Station, tracked Hatti to Lamboti village in Mohol taluka, Solapur district. The team intercepted him around 5 am on Sunday.
According to police officials, when officers attempted to arrest him, Hatti opened fire on the team. In retaliatory firing, he was shot and died on the spot.
Background of Criminal Activities
Hatti was involved in several criminal cases across Pune, including a recent incident on May 14 where a 21-year-old food delivery agent, Umar Shakeel Shaikh, was robbed at knifepoint in Sayyad Nagar, Hadapsar. Hatti and an accomplice, Noman Sayyad (20), were identified as the culprits in the case. While Sayyad was arrested shortly after, Hatti managed to escape.
Shaikh, a resident of Mohammadwadi, had filed an FIR at Kalepadal Police Station, triggering a broader investigation.
Police also confirmed that Hatti and Sayyad were responsible for an earlier incident on March 12, where they allegedly assaulted a senior citizen in Sayyad Nagar.
Police Crackdown on Organised Crime
Senior officials confirmed that Hatti had a long criminal history and was considered dangerous. His elimination marks a significant step in Pune Police’s ongoing crackdown on organised crime and repeat offenders.
