Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Ex-Municipal President
A young man named Sameer Bhalchandra Gondke was sentenced to life in prison for killing a former municipal president named Dhananjay Yadavrao Tungar.
The murder happened in broad daylight in Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, on October 21, 2020.
Sameer and Dhananjay had a financial dispute, which led to an argument.
Sameer then stabbed Dhananjay in the neck, causing his death.
The court found Sameer guilty based on evidence like CCTV footage, medical reports, and DNA evidence.
The court also fined Sameer ₹10,000.
The trial included testimony from 20 witnesses, although one eyewitness did not support the prosecution's case.
Sameer Bhalchandra Gondke (19) was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing Dhananjay Yadavrao Tungar, the former Trimbakeshwar Municipal President.
The murder occurred on October 21, 2020, in Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, following a financial dispute.
Sameer stabbed Tungar in the neck during an argument, leading to his immediate death.
The court relied on CCTV footage, medical reports, and DNA evidence to convict Sameer.
The trial involved 20 witnesses, including four eyewitnesses, with one turning hostile.
- Who
- Sameer Bhalchandra Gondke (19) and Dhananjay Yadavrao Tungar
- What
- Murder of Dhananjay Yadavrao Tungar by Sameer Bhalchandra Gondke
- When
- October 21, 2020
- Where
- Trimbakeshwar, Nashik
- Why
- Financial dispute
- Accused
- Sameer Bhalchandra Gondke (19)
- Victim
- Dhananjay Yadavrao Tungar
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment
- Fine
- ₹10,000
- Date of Incident
- October 21, 2020
- Location of Incident
- Trimbakeshwar, Nashik
- Court
- Nashik District and Sessions Court
- Prosecution Witnesses
- 20, including 4 eyewitnesses