Overview
- On Thursday evening in Kailash Colony, Ulhasnagar, gunmen fired about 15 rounds at three men in public view, killing two brothers and critically injuring their uncle.
- The dead were identified as Anil Harkesh Chauhan, 22, and his brother Aman Harkesh Chauhan, 17, while their uncle Arjun Surajbali Chauhan was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
- Police arrested Shekhar Birajdar (reported as Shekar Birajdar) and Ajay Rao and produced them before a magistrate, who remanded them in custody until May 28; teams are hunting other named suspects including Sagar and Laxman Patil.
- Investigators say the attack appears linked to a long‑running dispute over 'hafta' or extortion of the victims' transport business, and family members say earlier NC complaints and a later FIR did not stop repeated harassment.
- Authorities have cordoned off the area, reviewed CCTV and formed special teams to trace the full group responsible, and the case is drawing concern locally about policing, bail for alleged history‑sheeters and public safety.