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Ex-serviceman accused in wife’s murder found hanging near Bhima River
Police accused former serviceman Mahendra Daundkar of killing his wife, Deepa, at their home.
The incident allegedly happened on August 30 in Rajgurunagar.
Their 17-year-old son, Atharva, said he found his mother unresponsive.
He also alleged that his father attacked and threatened him.
Daundkar then reportedly escaped from the house.
Police searched for him for several days.
On Wednesday, they found him hanging from a tree near the Bhima river.
Police are investigating how he died.
The allegations against him had not been proven in court.
Mahendra Shivaji Daundkar was accused of strangling his wife, Deepa, on August 30.
Police said he allegedly attacked their 17-year-old son, Atharva, before fleeing.
Daundkar was found hanging from a tree near the Bhima river on Wednesday.
Police registered a murder case under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
His death is being investigated separately as an accidental-death case.
- Who
- Former serviceman Mahendra Shivaji Daundkar, his wife Deepa, and their 17-year-old son Atharva.
- What
- Daundkar was accused of killing his wife and attacking their son before later being found hanging.
- Where
- The alleged assault occurred in Rajgurunagar, Pune; his body was found near the Bhima river in Chandoli village.
- When
- The alleged attack occurred on August 30; Daundkar was found on Wednesday morning.
- Why
- Police said repeated disputes reportedly involved Deepa’s strained relationship with Daundkar’s sister.
Police Allegations
Legal Status
Cause of Deepa’s death
Police Allegations
Atharva’s complaint alleged that Daundkar strangled Deepa after disputes between the couple.
Legal Status
The allegations had not been established in court.
Cause of Daundkar’s death
Police Allegations
Police found him hanging from a tree after fleeing and searching for him.
Legal Status
Khed police registered an accidental-death case and said the circumstances were still under investigation.
Key facts
- Accused
- Mahendra Shivaji Daundkar, 45
- Victim
- Deepa Mahendra Daundkar, 40
- Reported incident
- August 30 at the family home in Rajgurunagar
- Son’s age
- 17
- Location of body
- A tree near the Bhima river in Chandoli village
- Murder case
- Registered under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Separate inquiry
- Khed police registered an accidental-death case over Daundkar’s death
Sources
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