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Love Triangle Ends in Murder: Auto Driver Killed in Nashik
10 Oct
Summary
- An auto driver was murdered by an acquaintance over suspected affair.
- The suspect allegedly used a grindstone to kill the victim.
- The suspect was arrested and remanded to police custody until October 13.
An auto driver was killed in Nashik's Mumbai Naka area due to suspected infidelity involving his wife. The incident transpired on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday.
The deceased, Vitthal Nana Pagar (38), a divorcee, reportedly developed interactions with the wife of Zulfakir Shaikh (38), an acquaintance. Pagar had also lent money to Shaikh's wife, fueling Shaikh's suspicions.
Shaikh confronted Pagar at his residence, leading to a fatal altercation. Shaikh allegedly used a grindstone to inflict a fatal head injury on Pagar before leaving and latching the door from the outside.
On Friday morning, Pagar's friend discovered him in a pool of blood. He was rushed to Nashik Civil Hospital, where he was declared dead. Shaikh was subsequently arrested and remanded to police custody until October 13.
