Archive · 31 May 2025
Dowry Death Case Suspect Nabbed Near India-Nepal Border
Police caught Nilesh Chavan, a suspect in the Vaishnavi Hagawane dowry death case, near the India-Nepal border.
Chavan was trying to escape to Nepal but was arrested before he could cross over.
The police tracked him using intelligence and technology.
He will be brought back to Pune and presented in court.
Chavan had been on the run after the case, moving through several cities.
He had allegedly threatened Vaishnavi's family.
Authorities had issued a lookout circular and warrant for his arrest.
Nilesh Chavan, a co-accused in the Vaishnavi Hagawane dowry death case, was arrested.
Chavan was apprehended near the India-Nepal border while attempting to flee.
Police teams tracked Chavan through multiple cities, using technology and informants.
A lookout circular and arrest warrant had been issued against Chavan.
Chavan will be brought back to Pune and presented in court.
- Who
- Nilesh Chavan, Pimpri Chinchwad Police Crime Branch
- What
- Nilesh Chavan, a suspect in a dowry death case, was arrested.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Near the India-Nepal border
- Why
- Chavan was accused in the dowry death case and attempting to evade capture.
- Incident
- Dowry Death Case
- Arrest Location
- India-Nepal border
- Suspect's Destination
- Bhairahawa, Nepal
- Arrest Town
- Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh
- Arrested
- Nilesh Chavan
