Overview
- A minor road‑rage dispute in Kalyan turned into a group clash around 11 pm on Wednesday when one person fired several rounds, police said.
- An uninvolved passerby, identified as Rahul Verma/Varma, was struck by gunfire and taken to a nearby hospital where he is receiving treatment.
- Thane police have detained seven people in connection with the incident, including five adults who were arrested and two juveniles who were apprehended.
- Officers have registered two cases, recorded the victim's statement and are probing where the firearm was procured and whether the suspects have prior records.
- Both sides have filed cross‑complaints and local authorities say the episode adds to a string of recent street‑violence incidents in Thane that have raised public safety concerns.