Pune Police Solve Two Murders Linked to Contract Killing Investigation
Probe into man's killing leads to detection of murders of woman, son; two history-sheeters held
Hindustan Times
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In Pune district, Maharashtra, police have solved two unsolved murders following the investigation into the contract killing of Dhananjay Maruti Ghewade. The arrests of two history-sheeters led to the discovery of the murders of Rupali Wadekar and her son Shrikant, allegedly linked to a personal dispute.
- 01Dhananjay Maruti Ghewade was murdered in March 2023, leading to further investigations.
- 02Two history-sheeters, Lalit Deepak Khollam and Nandlal Hole, were arrested after being tracked through CCTV footage.
- 03The investigation revealed that Ghewade's murder was ordered due to a personal dispute involving Nilesh Sanas.
- 04Khollam's relationship with Rupali Wadekar and her son's monetary demands triggered the subsequent murders.
- 05Both Khollam and Hole are in police custody until April 13, 2023.
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In a significant breakthrough, police in Pune district, Maharashtra, have solved two previously unsolved murders as part of the investigation into the suspected contract killing of Dhananjay Maruti Ghewade. Ghewade's body was discovered on March 18, 2023, with severe injuries, prompting an investigation that initially faced challenges due to a lack of clues and CCTV coverage. However, police managed to analyze footage from over 100 cameras, leading to the identification and arrest of two history-sheeters, Lalit Deepak Khollam and Nandlal Hole, on March 25. The investigation revealed that Ghewade's murder was allegedly orchestrated by Nilesh Sanas due to a personal dispute. Further questioning of the suspects uncovered the murders of Rupali Wadekar and her son Shrikant, which were motivated by financial demands. Both Khollam and Hole are currently in police custody until April 13, 2023.
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The resolution of these murders may enhance community safety and trust in local law enforcement.
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