Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Techie Murder: Three Arrested, Three Minors Detained in Pune
In Pune, the police arrested three young adults and detained three minors for the murder of Saurabh Swami Athawale, a 25-year-old IT professional.
Athawale's body was discovered near the Old Katraj Tunnel.
The police found the victim on August 19.
The reason for the murder was potentially due to a conflict between the victim and a 17-year-old accused individual.
The victim's family reported him missing on August 18.
Athawale worked for a Japanese engineering company.
Three youths arrested and three minors detained in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old IT professional.
The victim, Saurabh Swami Athawale, was found dead near Old Katraj Tunnel in Pune.
A 17-year-old boy among the accused held a grudge against the victim.
Athawale's family had reported him missing on August 18.
Athawale worked for a Japanese engineering company and resided in Pune.
- Who
- Police, Saurabh Swami Athawale, three arrested youths, and three detained minors.
- What
- Three adults were arrested and three minors were detained for the murder of an IT professional.
- When
- The victim's body was found on August 19; he was reported missing on August 18.
- Where
- Shindewadi area near Old Katraj Tunnel, Pune.
- Why
- A 17-year-old accused held a grudge against the victim due to a relationship.
Motive
Authorities
Motive
Motive
Police stated the motive was a grudge stemming from a relationship issue.
Authorities
Unstated in the article.
- Victim
- Saurabh Swami Athawale
- Age
- 25
- Location
- Pune
- Arrests
- 3 adults
- Detained
- 3 minors
- Motive
- Grudge due to relationship issues
Sources
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