India, July 25 -- Pune

The Daund police have arrested four persons, including the younger brother of NCP MLA Shankar Mandekar, in connection with a firing incident during a traditional folk performance at a cultural centre in Yavat, Daund tehsil. The arrests were made on Thursday, a day after police lodged an FIR against the four persons.

The incident occurred late on July 21 at the newly established Ambika Kala Kendra, located near Wakhari village, off the Pune-Solapur highway. The venue is known for hosting lavani, tamasha, and other traditional Maharashtrian folk art performances.

Police said Kailas alias Balasaheb Mandekar, the younger brother of Bhor MLA Shankar Mandekar, allegedly fired a round from a revolver while dancing durin...