The police questioned his wife, as they suspected Apte might return to see his family,” a police officer stated.

The police monitored his home closely. According to sources, Apte took a train from Kasara to Kalyan on Wednesday. “He alighted at Kalyan railway station, took a rickshaw, and approached his building wearing a mask and hat. Police, who were checking the identities of everyone entering the building, became suspicious. When they called his name, he started crying. The police detained him and took him to Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Gunjal’s office in Kalyan. His wife and mother arrived at the building as citizens gathered around. Sindhudurg police arrived shortly after, and Apte was handed over to them,” an officer said. 

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Apte was then transferred to Sindhudurg overnight.

Youth’s lawyer speaks

Apte’s lawyer, Ganesh Sovani, insisted that the allegations against his client are false. He said, “Apte was caught in the dark by police. We will fully cooperate with the investigation and provide evidence to clear his name.” Sovani suggested that political motives might be at play, warning, “If not handled carefully, the situation could lead to division and harm.” He concluded by implying that surrender was Apte’s only option.