Archive · 23 May 2025
Police Probe Death of Woman Linked to NCP Leader
A woman named Vaishnavi Hagawane died, and now the police are trying to figure out how.
Her father-in-law was kicked out of a political party.
The police arrested her husband, his mother, and his sister.
The Chief Minister stepped in to help the woman's parents get custody of her baby.
There are claims of abuse from family members.
The investigation is looking into whether she was killed or if she took her own life.
A photo of Ajit Pawar, a political figure, giving a car to the couple is circulating, but he says he had nothing to do with the death.
Police are investigating whether Vaishnavi Hagawane's death was suicide or murder.
Rajendra Hagawane was expelled from the NCP by Ajit Pawar.
Vaishnavi's husband, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law were arrested.
Vaishnavi's parents were initially denied custody of her son.
Mayuri, the elder sister-in-law, claimed physical and mental abuse by family.
- Who
- Vaishnavi Hagawane, Rajendra Hagawane, Ajit Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis.
- What
- Investigation into Vaishnavi Hagawane's death; expulsion of Rajendra Hagawane from NCP; arrests made.
- When
- Vaishnavi found dead May 16; ongoing investigation.
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To determine the cause of Vaishnavi's death and hold those responsible accountable; political fallout from the incident.
Allegations of Abuse and Wrongdoing
Hagawane Family's Actions
Cause of Death
Allegations of Abuse and Wrongdoing
Vaishnavi's family alleges murder; postmortem reveals injuries.
Hagawane Family's Actions
Police investigation will determine if the death was suicide or murder.
Custody of Child
Allegations of Abuse and Wrongdoing
Vaishnavi's family was initially denied custody.
Hagawane Family's Actions
Chief Minister intervened to ensure the baby's safety and return to Vaishnavi's parents.
Responsibility for the Death
Allegations of Abuse and Wrongdoing
Mayuri, Vaishnavi's sister-in-law, claims physical and mental abuse by the Hagawane family.
Hagawane Family's Actions
Ajit Pawar, the NCP chief, stated no connection to the incident and expelled Rajendra Hagawane.
- Deceased
- Vaishnavi Hagawane
- Expelled from NCP
- Rajendra Hagawane
- Husband arrested
- Shashank Hagawane
- NCP Chief
- Ajit Pawar
- Chief Minister
- Devendra Fadnavis
- Vaishnavi's father
- Anil Kaspate
Sources
Supriya Sule demands judicial inquiry into dowry death allegations against Pune NCP leader
Vaishnavi Hagawane suicide case: Husband, sister-in-law, mother-in-law arrested for abetment of suicide, dowry harassment
NCP expels party leader, his son named in dowry harassment-suicide case
Dowry death a serious matter: Fadnavis on ex-NCP leader's daughter-in-law suicide
Police probe will establish if Vaishnavi was murdered or she died by suicide: CM Fadnavis; father-in-law expelled from NCP
Ajit Pawar expels NCP office-bearer Hagawane named in daughter-in-law’s suicide case
