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Ganesh Mandal Rivalry Ends in Brutal Murder
7 Nov
Summary
- Man abducted, tied to tree, and tortured to death over festival rivalry.
- Ten individuals arrested in connection with the brutal murder.
- Victim's family alleges mistreatment and demands death penalty for attackers.
Ten individuals have been arrested following the brutal murder of 24-year-old Rohit Anil Pathare in Vaijapur. The incident occurred on October 31, when Pathare was allegedly abducted from his residence. He was reportedly tied to a tree and subjected to severe torture over a rivalry between two Ganesh mandals.
Pathare later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital on Tuesday night. The victim's wife filed a complaint alleging that approximately 26 people were involved in the forceful abduction and subsequent assault. The assailants allegedly used swords, iron rods, axes, and stones during the attack.
Authorities have registered a case against 26 suspects under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The district guardian minister has ordered senior officers to supervise the investigation amid allegations of initial police inaction. Financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh has been announced for the victim's family.
