Sangeeta Bijlani Applies for Firearm License After Theft and Obscene Vandalism at Pune Farmhouse: “I Am Feeling Unsafe, Afraid”

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Nearly three months after a theft at her farmhouse near Pavana Dam in Pune district, Maharashtra, actor Sangeeta Bijlani has voiced serious concerns over the slow progress of the investigation and expressed that she no longer feels safe at the property. Recently, she met with Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandip Singh Gill to inquire about the status of the probe and has applied for a firearm license citing fears for her personal safety.In July, unknown intruders broke into her farmhouse, vandalizing household items such as the refrigerator, TVs, and furniture, while also scrawling obscene graffiti on the walls.

The culprits reportedly stole ₹50,000 in cash and a television worth ₹7,000, according to police reports. Bijlani described the incident as deeply unsettling.“I have been staying there for the last 20 years. Pavana has been a home to me, and it has been three and a half months since the horrific incident of theft at my farmhouse, but there is still no breakthrough,” she told PTI on Friday night.SP Gill assured her that the police would “go to the bottom of the case and nab the culprits.”Bijlani recalled the frightening experience:

“There was a theft and housebreaking. It was scary. Luckily, I was not there. There were obscene things and graffiti written on the wall inside the house.” She added that the incident has unsettled not just her but also the wider Pavana community.“There are several residents in Pavana, including senior citizens and families. Safety is important. Lately, because of these incidents, the residents of the Pavana area are feeling unsafe,” she noted.For the first time, Bijlani feels the need to be armed for self-protection.

“In the wake of this incident, I have sought a firearm licence from the Pune rural police. As a woman, if I go alone to the house, I think some sort of protection needs to be there. I never felt the need to have a firearm licence, but this is the first time I am feeling insecure,” she said.“I am in need of a firearm, and this is the first time I am feeling unsafe and a little afraid,” she added.Bijlani hopes the authorities will take strong action and speed up the investigation to restore confidence among local residents.