
3 held for man’s murder after dispute in Maharashtra’s Palghar
The Hindu
Police arrest couple and family member for brutal murder in Palghar district following dispute, official confirms.
Police have arrested a couple and another member of their family for allegedly killing a 58-year-old man following a dispute in Maharashtra's Palghar district, an official said on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
“The victim, identified as Gajanan Ganpat Davne, was brutally assaulted on Friday (September 6) evening, leading to his death,” he said.
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“An altercation took place between the victim’s family and the accused following a long-standing dispute over an approach road near their homes at a locality in Talasari area of the district,” the official from Gholwad police station said.
“The accused allegedly beat up the victim and hit him with a wooden stick, inflicting multiple injuries, including on his eyes, nose and private parts,” he added.
“The victim’s son later rushed him to a hospital in Umbargaon where he was declared dead. The body has been sent for a postmortem examination,” the official said.
Following a complaint by the victim's son, the police arrested a man, his wife and his brother residing in the neighbourhood on Saturday (September 7, 2024).