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Nephew Arrested for Allegedly Killing Uncle in Violent Hospital Altercation
31 Oct
Summary
- 26-year-old man arrested for killing 40-year-old maternal uncle
- Incident occurred at hospital in Thane, near Mumbai
- Victim's head slammed against hospital steps, then thrown down stairs
On October 31, 2025, a shocking incident occurred at a hospital in Thane, near Mumbai, where a 26-year-old man allegedly killed his 40-year-old maternal uncle in a violent altercation.
According to the police, the nephew, Ganesh Ramesh Pujari, and his uncle, Mariappa Raju Nair, both residents of Mumbai's Goregaon, had gone to the hospital for the delivery of Pujari's wife. However, a heated argument broke out between the two men, which quickly escalated into a physical confrontation.
Pujari is accused of slamming his uncle's head against the steps of the hospital and then lifting him and smashing him on the stairs, ultimately killing him. CCTV footage has surfaced, showing Pujari dragging Nair by the collar and forcefully removing him from the scene.
After being alerted, the police arrested Pujari from the spot. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, and the authorities are investigating the exact circumstances that led to the tragic event.
