Maharashtra: Dispute over car deposit in Shilphata kills one, 3 held in 2 hours

Maharashtra: Dispute over car deposit in Shilphata kills one, 3 held in 2 hours


The Shil-Daighar police arrested three accused within two hours of the incident and rescued the abducted victim, who was allegedly moments away from being killed.The incident occurred around 3 pm on Jan 29 near Regal Hotel, Shilphata. Although the vehicle was returned, the deposit amount was allegedly not refunded, leading to a dispute.Police said Khan called Sheikh to the spot under the pretext of returning the deposit. During the altercation, Aman Sheikh was stabbed in the chest and collapsed, while Abu Talib sustained injuries while trying to intervene.After the attack, the accused allegedly abducted the complainant, threatened him, and robbed him of Rs 5,000 before fleeing.Based on a complaint, Shil-Daighar police registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for murder and kidnapping.Under the guidance of senior officers, multiple teams were formed and, using technical inputs and informants, the accused were traced to Desai village within two hours.

Author: Nishikant Karlikar


Published at: 2026-01-31 20:40:00

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