The accused was identified as Sanjay Kate.
Inspector Sahebrao Kadanur of Shrigonde police said Kate and Bhausaheb Kandekar had a dispute over a path passing between their adjacent lands, and Candler lodged a police complaint this morning that Kate had encroached on his land and threatened him.
Kate, who retired from the army some years ago and had a licensed rifle, allegedly shot Karan (5), Kandekar's nephew, at around 3 in the afternoon, inspector Kadanur told PTI.
Police has arrested Kate for attempt to murder and seized his rifle. Probe is on.