India, Aug. 6 -- In a swift response to an open firing incident in Kolhewadi on Monday evening, the Nanded City police arrested six individuals allegedly involved in the case.

The accused have been identified as Sahil Chavan (24) from Khadakwasla, Abhijit Chavan (32) from Kolhawadi, and Prashant Chavan (34), Akash Chavan (24), Gitesh Jadhav (20) and Mandar Chavan (39) from Khadakwasla.

According to the police, the firing occurred near a chowk in a densely-populated area. The accused allegedly fired three rounds into the air following heated arguments amongst themselves, creating panic among the residents, although no casualties were reported. On being alerted, the police arrived at the spot and launched a search operation.

By late even...